Strategic Projects Accountant - Forecasting (Perth)

APAC Michael Page; Northern Midlands; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APAC Michael Page is partnering with a rapidly growing ASX-listed resources business based in Perth to appoint a Management Accountant responsible for monthly project cost reports, variance analysis and cost-to-complete assessments. You will support forecasting, budgeting, month-end close, journal preparation, asset management and financial modelling to inform operational decisions and drive performance.

Exposure to on-site stakeholders and involvement across energy and natural resources

Qualifications

• Tertiary Degree in Accounting or relevant qualifications.
• Completed or working towards CA/CPA.
• Exposure to on site stakeholder management.
• 3-5 years experience within the resources sector.
• Experience with Pronto is desirable.
• Proven experience working with accounting software packages and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting processes, including journal preparation, reconciliations and financial close activities.
• Build and maintain financial models to support project analysis, business planning and investment decisions.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and ongoing reforecasting activities.
• Manage the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring capitalisations, disposals and depreciation are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Track project spend and commitments, maintaining accurate forecasts to support operational decision-making.
• Investigate and communicate cost variances, providing commentary and recommendations to support financial outcomes.
• Perform cost to complete assessments and monitor project performance against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse and review monthly project cost performance, ensuring financial results are accurately reported and understood.

Skills

On-site stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Forecasting & budgeting

Variance analysis

Education

Tertiary Degree in Accounting or relevant qualifications

CA/CPA completed or in progress

Tools

Pronto

ERP / Accounting software

Job description

APAC Michael Page is partnering with a rapidly growing ASX-listed resources business based in Perth to appoint a Management Accountant responsible for monthly project cost reports, variance analysis and cost-to-complete assessments. You will support forecasting, budgeting, month-end close, journal preparation, asset management and financial modelling to inform operational decisions and drive performance.

Exposure to on-site stakeholders and involvement across energy and natural resources