Senior Project Accountant - North East Link Project at UGL Limited

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project accounting, Cost control, Forecasting, SAP, Financial analysis, Work-in-progress management, Earned value management, Cost-to-complete analysis, Budgeting, Variance analysis, Cash flow analysis, Payroll management, Commercial discipline, Stakeholder engagement, Infrastructure project management

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

Senior Project Accountant On‑Site Finance at the Heart of Major Projects UGLs’ Major Projects business unit delivers large‑scale EPC projects across transport, energy, resources and industrial sectors, including nationally significant work such as Cross River Rail, major rail upgrades, Victorian Big Battery, Western Downs Battery, and major industrial and resources facilities. These projects demand strong commercial discipline, tight cost control and close collaboration between finance and delivery teams. This newly created position for a Senior Project Accountant will be based on the North East Link project in Melbourne, working on the fit‑out of a live tunnel package under a UGL joint‑venture structure. The contract is cost‑reimbursable, valued at approximately $120m, and requires strong control of actual costs, labour, productivity and work‑in‑progress to support the delivery program. Why this role Your first assignment will be to work on the North East Link infrastructure project. Be embedded on site, and partner closely with project and commercial teams. Play a key role on a cost‑reimbursable contract, focused on actuals, forecasting and cost control. Strong exposure to SAP (FPM) on a large, high‑profile project. Opportunity to grow into larger projects or 2IC commercial roles over time. About the role As the Senior Project Accountant, you will be site‑based and play a critical role in supporting the commercial and project delivery teams on a major construction project. This is a hands‑on role focused on actual cost control, forecasting and cost‑to‑complete, providing insight into project performance, identifying risks early and helping drive informed decision‑making. The role is highly system‑driven, with SAP at the centre of day‑to‑day activity. Key responsibilities Prepare and manage project actuals, forecasts and cost‑to‑complete. Ensure accurate capture of labour, payroll, expenses and indirect costs. Analyse productivity, labour trends and cost drivers. Support cash flow analysis and work‑in‑progress (WIP) control. Review variances, identify issues early and work with the project team on solutions. What we offer Access our OneRewards Discount Program. Discounted Medibank health insurance. Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality. Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave. Complimentary salary continuance insurance. Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan. About you Experience in a senior project accountant position within similar major infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of WIP, earned value and cost‑to‑complete in a project environment. Hands‑on experience with SAP. Comfortable working site‑based and engaging directly with delivery teams. Strong analytical skills with the confidence to challenge and influence. About Us UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical. Ref: 267375

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Accountant will manage project actuals, forecasts, and cost-to-complete while ensuring accurate capture of labour and expenses. They will also analyze productivity and cost drivers to support cash flow and work-in-progress control for the project.