Management Accountant

UGL; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a skilled Management Accountant for their New Intercity Fleet project in Central Coast, NSW. Responsibilities include financial reporting, budget management, and collaboration to ensure financial governance. Candidates should have strong accounting skills, particularly in fast-paced environments, and advanced Excel proficiency. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred, and professional certifications are valued.

Benefits

Professional Development

Health and wellness programs

Dynamic project involvement

Qualifications

• Experience in business finance or accounting in safety-critical environments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish budgets and reporting structures.
• Prepare and review dashboard reports.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee the invoice process and cash collection.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Suggest improvements for financial processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

SAP or similar ERP systems

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional designations such as CPA, CA, or CFA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

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About The Project

Join UGL’s Manufacturing and Maintenance division as we embark on the landmark New Intercity Fleet (NIF) project. This initiative will revolutionise train services for customers traveling from Sydney to the Central Coast, Newcastle, the Blue Mountains, and the South Coast. This role will be based at our Mariyung Maintenance Facility, located in Kangy Angy NSW.

• Tier 1 Services Company
• High impact transport projects
• Innovative & dynamic culture
  
  
  

About The Project

Join UGL’s Manufacturing and Maintenance division as we embark on the landmark New Intercity Fleet (NIF) project. This initiative will revolutionise train services for customers traveling from Sydney to the Central Coast, Newcastle, the Blue Mountains, and the South Coast. This role will be based at our Mariyung Maintenance Facility, located in Kangy Angy NSW.

About Your Role

The Management Accountant will provide comprehensive financial and accounting support for the New Intercity Fleet (NIF) business. This includes expertise in preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with CIMIC and UGL Economic Information System (EIS) requirements, and delivering actionable insights to assist with business planning, forecasting, and financial governance.

The role contributes to maximising financial performance through collaboration with Managers on key financial reviews, identifying risks, and ensuring timely reporting and reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Support & Reporting: Establish appropriate budgets and reporting structures to support business needs.
• Insights & Dashboard Preparation: Prepare and/or review dashboard reports to assist Managers in interpreting key financial data.
• Reconciliation Management: Perform management and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Invoice and Cash Management: Manage the invoice process and oversee cash collection activities.
• Risk Management & Opportunity Identification: Work closely with Managers to identify and report on risks and opportunities impacting the financial health of the division.
• Continuous Improvement: Provide recommendations to improve financial processes and reporting structures.
  
  
  

About You

You bring a wealth of relevant experience in business finance or accounting, preferably within a rail, automotive, military, aviation, defence, avionics, or any safety-critical environment.

Key Skills And Experience

• Proven ability to independently organise and prioritise multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced, high-demand environment with competing priorities.
• Strong PC skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables), PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including effective negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at various levels, both internally and externally.
  
  
  

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is highly regarded but not essential.
• Professional designations such as CPA, CA, or CFA are highly valued but not mandatory.
  
  
  

Our Benefits

• Innovative Projects: Join dynamic projects that push the boundaries of what's possible
• Professional Development: Immerse yourself in a role offering growth and learning opportunities within a supportive team environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to essential services that directly enhance transportation reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Employee Well-being: Health and wellness programs designed to support your physical and mental well-being, ensuring a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
  
  
  

About Us

UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

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 undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

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Discipline

Accountant

Primary Location

Australia-NSW-Central Coast & Gosford

Work Type

Full-time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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