Site Project Accountant & Finance Manager - Flexible Work

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive remuneration

Employee assistance program

Job summary

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking an experienced Project Accountant/Finance Manager to support a landmark Sydney project. This site-based role partners with the delivery team to manage cost reporting, budgets, and billing against the head contract.

You will produce monthly cost reports, monitor PO and subcontractor invoices, assist with cost-to-complete forecasts, and maintain WBS codes. SAP experience, advanced Excel, and strong stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Prior construction experience essential, ideally on projects >$500M.
• SAP experience would be ideal but not essential.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to build rapport with Managers, Engineers and the Finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Monthly Project Cost Reports and associated analysis reports.
• Produce and monitor transaction reports for Purchase Orders / Goods Received / Subcontractor & Supplier Invoices.
• Assist procurement & engineering teams with accurately cost coding spend.
• Participate in monthly cost reviews with PM of each Engineer’s Actual vs Planned cost status.
• Assist Engineers with Forecast Cost to Complete calculations.
• Prepare monthly Accrual Journals and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain Project Work Breakdown Structure codes.
• Assist in preparation of Project Cash Flow Forecast.
• Invoice the client as per head contract terms and timing requirements.
• Closing contract costs on monthly basis.
• Maintenance of project-related ledger accounts.
• Create and distribute month-end project reports to Project Manager and corporate BU.
• Control project accounts payable and receivable tasks.
• Preparation of Project working capital and cashflows.
• Review project forecasts on a regular basis and resolve any outstanding matters promptly.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking an experienced Project Accountant/Finance Manager to support a landmark Sydney project. This site-based role partners with the delivery team to manage cost reporting, budgets, and billing against the head contract.

You will produce monthly cost reports, monitor PO and subcontractor invoices, assist with cost-to-complete forecasts, and maintain WBS codes. SAP experience, advanced Excel, and strong stakeholder collaboration are essential.