Project Cost Accountant

Da Silva Youngson Executive Search & Recruitment; Cockburn; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home one day per week

Flexible working hours

On-site parking

Job summary

Da Silva Youngson Executive Search & Recruitment is assisting an ASX-listed Manufacturing client in Jandakot. They seek a commercially driven Management Accountant stepping into a Project Cost Accountant role reporting to the CFO to align Finance with Projects for strong commercial outcomes.

You will develop project cost models, monitor performance, and provide insights to project teams. This role requires solid communication and collaboration with both corporate and operations staff.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA/CIMA qualified preferred but not essential.
• Tertiary qualification in Business (Commerce, Accounting) or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in industry - Engineering, Construction or Manufacturing backgrounds preferred (but not essential).
• Sound and up to date understanding of management accounting principles.
• Ability to analyse financials and translate into actionable insights.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate project cost models, forecasts, budgets, and accruals.
• Monitor project cost performance and analyse variances against budget and forecast.
• Clearly articulate monthly cost variances, including root causes and cost drivers.
• Prepare detailed commercial and cost reports for project teams and leadership.
• Identification and management of project risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with operational and delivery team to ensure support on Contracts and Projects.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on cost control processes and best practice.
• Offer financial guidance to help manage risk and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Cost control

Forecasting

Project cost accounting

Education

CA/CPA/CIMA

Accounting/Commerce degree

Job description

Our client is a well-established ASX listed Manufacturing company located in Jandakot. We have an opportunity for a commercially driven Management Accountant to step into a Project Cost Accountant position. Reporting to the CFO you will play a key role in aligning Finance with Projects focussing on commercial outcomes.

The Project Cost Accountant plays a critical part in ensuring accurate forecasting, cost control, and commercial visibility across projects, supporting informed decision making and strong commercial outcomes.

Working closely with Project Managers and the Operations team you will provide meaningful insights into project performance, identify risks and opportunities, and help drive commercial efficiency across a dynamic project environment.

You must be a strong communicator with highly effective and adaptable communication skills and be able to build successful working relationships with both corporate as well as operations staff face to face.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and maintain accurate project cost models, forecasts, budgets, and accruals.
• Monitor project cost performance and analyse variances against budget and forecast.
• Clearly articulate monthly cost variances, including root causes and cost drivers.
• Prepare detailed commercial and cost reports for project teams and leadership.
• Identification and management of project risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with operational and delivery team to ensure support on Contracts and Projects.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on cost control processes and best practice.
• Offer financial guidance to help manage risk and ensure compliance with regulations.

About you

• CA/CPA/CIMA qualified preferred but not essential.
• Tertiary qualification in Business (Commerce, Accounting) or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in industry - Engineering, Construction or Manufacturing backgrounds preferred (but not essential).
• Sound and up to date understanding of management accounting principles.
• Ability to analyse financials and translate into actionable insights.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

What’s in it for me?

• Make an impact - add value and make a significant contribution to a growing organisation.
• Real career growth opportunities under strong mentorship and encouragement – grow with the company.
• Work from home one day per week.
• Flexible working hours with on-site parking.