Senior Accountant

Clough; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO 15:6 roster

Excellent site facilities

Strong team culture

Job summary

Webuild is delivering the Darwin Ship Lift Facility project in the East Arm precinct, supporting Defence, ABF and commercial vessels. The Senior Accountant will lead monthly financial reporting, cost control and forecasting, partnering with project leadership to ensure alignment with governance and financial objectives.

You will apply accounting expertise to monitor costs, analyse performance, and produce insights that drive timely decisions across finance, operations and procurement, on a

Qualifications

• Senior Accountant or project accounting experience in construction/major projects environment
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost control for large projects
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and project accounting principles
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills; able to analyse large datasets
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication across finance and operations
• CA or CPA qualification (or working towards) is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports, project cost reports and management reporting packs
• Support project budgeting, forecasting and cost control activities
• Monitor project costs, commitments and accruals for accuracy and compliance
• Analyse project performance for risks, trends and opportunities
• Collaborate with operational, commercial and procurement teams to ensure accurate financial outcomes
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting requirements
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Maintain financial controls and compliance with policies and standards
• Assist with audits and financial governance processes
• Provide financial insights to support project decisions

Skills

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Project accounting

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Financial systems

Education

CA/CPA qualification (or working towards)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Operating as aSenior Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of the project through the provision of accurate financial reporting, project cost control, forecasting and commercial financial support. Working closely with the Finance Manager, Commercial Team and project leadership team, you will provide financial insights that support project performance, compliance and decision-making across one of Australia's largest marine infrastructure projects.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your accounting, financial analysis and project finance expertise within a major EPC project environment, contributing to the successful delivery of a nationally significant project while partnering closely with key operational and commercial stakeholders.

About the Project

Clough is delivering theDarwin Ship Lift Facility for the Northern Territory Government, located in the East Arm precinct at the Port of Darwin.

This major marine infrastructure project will support the maintenance and servicing of Defence, Australian Border Force and commercial vessels. The scope includes construction of a 5,500-tonne capacity ship lift, wet berths and hardstand areas to enable efficient vessel repair and maintenance.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a landmark Northern Territory infrastructure project supporting critical marine and defence capability
• Gain experience on a complex, large-scale engineering and construction project
• Work alongside experienced finance, commercial and project professionals
• Develop your expertise in project accounting, forecasting and financial management within a Tier 1 contractor
• Partner directly with project leadership teams to support key business decisions
• Contribute to critical project outcomes that support successful project delivery
• FIFO 15:6 roster with excellent site facilities and strong team culture

The Position:

• Prepare monthly financial reports, project cost reports and management reporting packs
• Support project budgeting, forecasting and cost control activities
• Monitor project costs, commitments and accruals to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
• Analyse project performance, identifying financial risks, trends and opportunities
• Partner with operational, commercial and procurement teams to ensure accurate project financial outcomes
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting requirements
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management activities
• Maintain financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Assist with audit requirements and financial governance processes
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business and project decision-making

The Requirements:

• Experience in a Senior Accountant, Project Accountant, Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner or similar role within construction, engineering, infrastructure, mining, energy or major projects environments
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and project accounting principles
• Experience supporting large-scale projects with cost control, financial analysis and performance reporting
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills, with the ability to analyse large and complex datasets
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across finance and operational teams
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related discipline
• CA or CPA qualification (or working towards) will be highly regarded

At Webuild, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans' Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.