Accounting Manager

Webuild S.p.A.; Perth; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Paid parental leave

Flexible/remote work options

Learning and development opportunities

Onsite gym and facilities

Salary packaging

Job summary

Webuild seeks an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead our Finance Team in Perth, overseeing financial accounting, reporting, and group consolidation to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and taxation laws.

You will mentor a team, coordinate audits, and drive month-end and year-end processes while partnering with stakeholders across the business in a flexible, remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounting Manager role within a large corporation.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with a track record of translating complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict monthly, quarterly, and year-end deadlines.
• Strong leadership, clear communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Tertiary qualifications.
• CPA/CA certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the company’s financial statements and accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with company policies, applicable accounting standards, and statutory requirements.
• Lead and oversee all local consolidation requirements.
• Coordinate, review, and prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements, including supporting schedules and management reports.
• Strengthen month end, year end and consolidation processes.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end closing processes, including Group reporting in accordance with Group reporting requirements, accounting policies, and established deadlines.
• Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of the general ledger and ensure all transactions are appropriately recorded, supported, and reconciled.
• Improve controls, systems and financial governance.
• Work closely with the Accounts Payable Supervisor and Accounting Manager to support the operation of the Finance function, and assist with supervision, training, and development of Finance Office staff.
• Coordinate and manage Internal and External Audit requirements, including the timely provision of supporting documentation, schedules, reconciliations, and other requested financial information.

Skills

Accounting management

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Audit coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications

CPA/CA certification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to join the Finance Team in Perth! In this role, you will oversee the organisation's financial accounting and reporting functions, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial records in compliance with applicable accounting standards, taxation legislation, statutory requirements, and Group reporting obligations.

Who we are

Webuild in Australia is comprised of Webuild, Clough and e2o. Together, we are a pioneering project delivery company. We harness innovative engineering and construction solutions to improve peoples’ lives today and tomorrow.

We deliver large, complex projects for the infrastructure, energy, and resources industries, underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.

Our business is built on a foundation of strong values, earning us a respected reputation as an employer of a diverse and talented workforce who share in our passion for projects.

We are committed to providing our people with opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. By investing in their careers, we are not only supporting the growth of the engineering and construction industries, but ensuing Australia is well-positioned to deliver the nation-building projects that will enable a more sustainable future.

Who you are

Innovative. Curious. Passionate. Creative. These are just a few words that describe you.

Your focus will include:

• Ensure that the company’s financial statements and accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with company policies, applicable accounting standards, and statutory requirements. Lead and oversee all local consolidation requirements.
• Coordinate, review, and prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements, including supporting schedules and management reports. Strengthening month end, year end and consolidation processes.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end closing processes, including Group reporting in accordance with Group reporting requirements, accounting policies, and established deadlines.
• Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of the general ledger and ensure all transactions are appropriately recorded, supported, and reconciled. Improving controls, systems and financial governance.
• Work closely with the Accounts Payable Supervisor and Accounting Manager to support the effective operation of the Finance function, and assist with the supervision, training, and development of Finance Office staff by providing appropriate guidance and support.
• Coordinate and manage Internal and External Audit requirements, including the timely provision of supporting documentation, schedules, reconciliations, and other requested financial information.

What you will bring to the team:

• Previous experience in an Accounting Manager role within a large corporation.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with a track record of translating complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict monthly, quarterly, and year-end deadlines.
• Strong leadership, clear communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Tertiary qualifications.
• CPA/CA certification.

Clough’s people enjoy:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Industry leading paid parental leave program from the day you join
• Flexible and remote work options to manage work and lifestyle commitments
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities (through Engineers Australia, AIM Training, LinkedIn Learning and more)
• Excellent end of trip facilities and free gym onsite
• Numerous mental health and well-being programs
• Special offers on private health insurance, salary packaging, banking, retail and more
• Exposure toa range of iconic projects and industries
• Salary continuance insurance (criteria applies)

We’re building a diverse workforce

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans’ Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, and an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity. Guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.