Global Project Accountant - Hybrid (Perth CBD)

DOF; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide Fleet

Career Growth

Flexible working options

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Job summary

DOF is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Perth Finance team on a permanent basis. You will work in a global organisation supporting Asia Pacific operations, collaborating with colleagues across countries to deliver project accounting and governance.

The role involves monthly project reporting, contract analysis, and working with Project Managers to monitor performance, forecasts and cash flow. A strong accounting background, IFRS knowledge, and excellent Excel/Office 365 skills are

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting.
• CPA/CA/ACCA (Desirable).
• 5+ years' experience in a corporate accounting environment or Big4 (desirable).
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Office 365 skills, attention to detail, organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and disciplines.
• Alignment with DOF's core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and, above all, Safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly project financial reports, including forecasts, cash flow projections, variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Partner with Project Managers through regular review meetings to monitor project performance, identify risks and opportunities, and maintain accurate forecasts.
• Analyse project costs, budgets and forecasts, promptly escalating significant variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Review client contracts and contract variations to assess financial impacts, revenue recognition requirements and accounting treatment.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end reporting, journals and revenue recognition in compliance with IFRS, company policies and financial controls.
• Manage project financial administration, including project/work order setup and close-out, work breakdown structures, and forecast uploads in Agresso.
• Raise and issue customer invoices in accordance with contract terms, monitor outstanding receivables and support strong cash flow management.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned projects, including scope, commercial obligations, risks and operational impacts.
• Support annual audits by preparing reconciliations, supporting documentation and project-related financial analysis.
• Contribute to budgeting, quarterly forecasting and tender reviews by providing insights on project performance and commercial assumptions.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures and governance requirements at all times.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks where required.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Tertiary accounting qualification

CPA/CA/ACCA desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Agresso

Job description

DOF is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Perth Finance team on a permanent basis. You will work in a global organisation supporting Asia Pacific operations, collaborating with colleagues across countries to deliver project accounting and governance.

The role involves monthly project reporting, contract analysis, and working with Project Managers to monitor performance, forecasts and cash flow. A strong accounting background, IFRS knowledge, and excellent Excel/Office 365 skills are