Management Accountant – Construction & Development Finance

Geocon Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geocon housing rebates

Hotel discounts across Iconic Hotels

Health & wellbeing programs and gym

Training & career development

Diverse property development firm

Job summary

Geocon Group in Canberra seeks a motivated Management Accountant to partner with project managers and engineers, delivering financial and compliance support for development activities.

You will work with the CFO and wider Finance team, handling month-end, forecasts and tax processes while driving improvements in systems and reporting. This role offers growth within a dynamic property development group.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CA/CPA qualified or working towards it.
• Finance background in a corporate environment with project accounting experience.
• Construction or property industry experience is highly regarded.
• Strong Excel skills with data analysis and forecasting.
• Confident improving systems and processes, not just running them.
• Clear communicator who can explain the numbers to non-finance people.
• Organised, self-driven and comfortable with shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with MS Dynamics 365, Salesforce or Power BI would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Run month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments and project WIP reviews.
• Review and finalise monthly financial results and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review project forecasts, track monthly variances and assess cost forecasts and controls.
• Prepare and lodge BAS and payroll tax.
• Review and approve weekly construction workers' payroll (under EBA) and issue wage cost reports.
• Review and authorise commission expenses, rental guarantees and settlement statements.
• Assist with income tax workpapers, FBT, PTRS, TPAR, ACIRT and ABS surveys.
• Liaise with ATO, auditors and regulators, and support external audit.
• Support Finance team with ad hoc projects.

Skills

CA/CPA qualified or pursuing

Strong Excel skills

Data analysis & forecasting

Clear communication

Organised & adaptable

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

Geocon Group in Canberra seeks a motivated Management Accountant to partner with project managers and engineers, delivering financial and compliance support for development activities.

You will work with the CFO and wider Finance team, handling month-end, forecasts and tax processes while driving improvements in systems and reporting. This role offers growth within a dynamic property development group.