Project Accountant - Construction & Cost Control

Gamuda Engineering Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and career development

Modern central Melbourne office with柔x

Collaborative culture with global Tier

Job summary

Gamuda Engineering seeks a Project Accountant in central Melbourne to support the finance and project commercial team. You will assist with job cost control, financial administration, subcontractor claims, and month-end reporting across active project operations.

Reporting to the Senior Project Accountant, you will contribute to cash flow forecasts, accounting entries, and ERP data integrity, ensuring GST/BAS compliance and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce; CPA/CA studies or ambition highly regarded.
• 1–3 years in graduate/junior accountant role within construction, engineering, or project environments.
• Strong understanding of foundational accounting principles, job cost control, and P2P workflows.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and exposure to ERP/job costing software such as Jobpac, SAP, COINS.
• High numerical accuracy and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day project accounts, including invoice matching, credit card reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable.
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, cost-to-complete tracking, and variance reporting.
• Support subcontractor payment claims reviews, variation registers, retention tracking, and supplier reconciliations.
• Help prepare monthly project cash flow forecasts, financial reporting packs, and audit documentation.
• Maintain financial data integrity in ERP systems and ensure GST/BAS compliance.

Skills

Accounting degree

1–3 years experience

Job cost control

Purchase-to-Pay workflows

Excel proficiency

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

Jobpac

SAP

COINS

Job description

Gamuda Engineering seeks a Project Accountant in central Melbourne to support the finance and project commercial team. You will assist with job cost control, financial administration, subcontractor claims, and month-end reporting across active project operations.

Reporting to the Senior Project Accountant, you will contribute to cash flow forecasts, accounting entries, and ERP data integrity, ensuring GST/BAS compliance and governance standards.