Finance & Administration Lead — Civil Construction

Koppen Construction; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development and progression

Ongoing mentoring and support

Job summary

Koppen Construction in Cairns is seeking a highly organised Finance & Administration Officer to join our Cairns team on a full‑time permanent basis. This diverse role combines financial administration with broader business support, working closely with the Financial Controller and Project Support teams to ensure efficient financial management and day‑to‑day administration of the business.

You will contribute to supplier and client communications, data entry, reporting, budget tracking and

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a Finance, Accounts, Bookkeeping or Administration role.
• Experience within civil construction, construction or related industries is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and general financial processes.
• Experience using MYOB and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing.
• Preparing, reviewing and reconciling supplier statements and invoices.
• Processing purchase orders and subcontractor claims.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and data entry.
• Bank reconciliations and general ledger support.
• Assisting with monthly financial reporting and end-of-month processes.
• Monitoring project costs and supporting budget tracking.
• Maintaining financial compliance and internal controls.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and clients regarding account enquiries.
• Providing administrative support to management and project teams.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Finance processes

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Professional communication

Independent worker

Problem solving

Tools

MYOB

Excel

Job description

Koppen Construction in Cairns is seeking a highly organised Finance & Administration Officer to join our Cairns team on a full‑time permanent basis. This diverse role combines financial administration with broader business support, working closely with the Financial Controller and Project Support teams to ensure efficient financial management and day‑to‑day administration of the business.

You will contribute to supplier and client communications, data entry, reporting, budget tracking and