Project Accountant

at  Civil Mining Construction

• Significant Queensland infrastructure project
• Competitive Salary + Super + Project allowance
• Impactful role in a rapidly growing company
  Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and external stakeholders, whilst contributing to one of Queensland’s major infrastructure initiatives.

ABOUT US

CMC is a 100% Australian owned, privately run civil contractor. With a strong focus on people, culture, and services, we are proud of our 20 year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our exceptional people deliver exceptional outcomes because they are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Sounds good? It is - and it’s why we are rapidly growing. Apply today and be part of our future success story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will provide financial expertise and support to your project, ensuring robust financial management, reporting, and analysis.
This role involves maintaining cash flow projections, managing costs, preparing financial reports, and supporting the Commercial Manager in monitoring the project’s financial health.
You will play a key role in aligning project financials with budgets, forecasts, and contractual requirements, contributing to the effective delivery of a critical infrastructure project.

You will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar accounting or finance role, ideally within the construction or infrastructure sectors, along with the following.

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline;
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, and cost control principles;
• Proficiency in financial software and systems, with advanced Excel skills;
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex financial data;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing financial risks;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with project teams and external stakeholders;
• Understanding of construction contracts and familiarity with disallowed costs under project agreements is advantageous;
• Have experience of managing complex project cost code structures.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and experience in using reporting systems to track financial performance will be highly regarded