Title: Project Accountant

Job Number: 24012

Location:

Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000

The Project:

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels – the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031. The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project.

The Role:

The Project Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the financial management, reporting, and control of the Torrens to Darlington Alliance.

Working closely with project teams, commercial managers, and finance leadership, the role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong cost control, and compliance with contractual, statutory, and governance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare income and balance sheet statements and prepare and/or consolidate other accounting statements and reports as required.
Analyse financial reports and information to ensure compliance to internal policies and statutory requirements, make recommendations for effective financial management of revenue and expenditure to reduce costs and meet budgets.
Assist with the development of operating budgets using data supplied, such as actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue and expense reports.
Prepare variance analysis on financial information and maintain records of operating performance for comparison with estimated budgets.
Coordinate accounting data with other departments, locations and divisions as required.
Assist in internal and external audit programs
Identify and recognise risks prior to work commencing and communicate to relevant stakeholders.

About You:

Tertiary qualifications in discipline relevant to function area, e.g. accounting
CA or CPA qualified in Finance, Accounting, Business administration, Business Management (or studying)
5-10 years accounting experience within relevant industries
Demonstrated experience in financial and management accounting
Demonstrated knowledge of risk management and compliance reporting and procedures

We Offer:

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success.

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.