Project Accountant at UGL Limited

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial assessment, Budgeting, Month end process, Cost analysis, Pricing, Cash flow management, SAP, Excel, Project accounting, Financial forecasting

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

HumeLink West Project Two CIMIC Group companies, UGL and CPB Contractors have been selected by Transgrid to deliver the 130km western section of the HumeLink high voltage electricity transmission project. HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission project which will connect Wagga Wagga, Maragle and Bannaby in regional NSW that will significantly increase the capacity of the electricity network in Australia’s eastern states. HumeLink is one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure projects, with about 365kms of proposed new transmission lines and a range of other new and upgraded infrastructure. The HumeLink West scope of works, worth $1.5bn, includes delivery of new 500Kv double circuit transmission lines spanning 130kms from Wagga Wagga Substation to a new Substation at Gugaa, the Interface Point with HumeLink East near Gundagai and a new substation at Maragle in the Snowy Mountains for future connection to Snowy 2.0. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our team based in our project office in Sydney. What will a day in this role look like: • Provide the Finance Manager with financial assessments and information with which to ensure planning and budgeting activities meet Contract goals. • Accountable for ensuring the month end process is run in an efficient and timely manner, complying with time schedules as per set deadlines. Active hands on participation to ensure business unit meets all deadlines. • Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, margin results and the Contract/Project actual performance compared to the budget/forecast plans controlling income, cash flow and expenditure. • Ensure budgets and forecasts for all relevant projects within the portfolio are appropriately forecast and uploaded into SAP. • Actively work with and manage the output of Cost Administrators to ensure quality and timely information is captured. What are we looking for you to bring to the team: To be successful in this role you will need the ability to work with a dispersed business team, provide insightful information and implement solutions that guide proactive decision making that achieve the desired business outcome. • Degree qualified in Commerce or Accounting • CPA/CA or Equivalent is essential • Proven experience in similar construction roles. • Experience with SAP is desirable • Advanced Excel Skills We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support women in construction, Indigenous advancement and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply. We’re always looking for ways to make UGL and CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including: A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within. Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career. Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance. Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Responsibilities

The Project Accountant will provide financial assessments to ensure project goals are met and manage the month-end process efficiently. They are also responsible for analyzing costs, pricing, and project performance against budgets while overseeing the output of cost administrators.