Treasury Accountant

Ugl; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL is seeking a Treasury Accountant to manage daily treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, banking administration and treasury accounting. You will work with Finance and operations to ensure accurate processing, reporting and liquidity management across the business.

The role covers hedge management, bank guarantees, month-end processes and strong controls. A Bachelor’s degree and 3–6 years in treasury or finance are required, with exposure to infrastructure projects preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–6 years experience in treasury, accounting or finance.
• Experience in infrastructure, construction, or project-based environments preferred.
• Exposure to cash forecasting, banking and financial instruments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly cash flow forecasts and monitor liquidity.
• Maintain bank accounts, signatories and banking platforms.
• Process treasury payments within delegated authorities.
• Prepare treasury journals, reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Support hedge management, confirmations and registrations.
• Manage bank guarantees and subcontractor bonds.
• Ensure adherence to treasury policies and strong internal controls.
• Collaborate with Finance and operations to improve treasury processes.

Skills

3-6 years experience

Cash forecasting

Banking operations

Treasury knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Treasury software

Job description

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Treasury Manager, the Treasury Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day treasury operations of the UGL Transport business, including cash management, banking administration, transaction processing, bank guarantee management and treasury accounting support. The role works closely with Finance and operational teams to ensure accurate processing, reporting and reconciliation of treasury activities while supporting effective cash and liquidity management across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Flow & Liquidity Management

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor daily liquidity positions and upscale forecast funding requirements or liquidity risks to the Treasury Manager.
• Facilitate execution of funding transactions.

Banking & Treasury Operations

• Maintain and administer bank accounts, signatories and banking platforms.
• Process treasury-related payments in accordance with delegated authorities.
• Liaise with banking partners on operational and service matters.

Treasury Accounting & Reporting

• Allocate bank transactions daily
• Monitor unallocated transactions and liaise with Finance teams to resolve.
• Prepare treasury journals and reconciliations including bank guarantee fee recharges.
• Assist with month end treasury reporting.

Foreign Exchange & Risk Management

• Carry out confirmation, settlement and recording of hedging instruments.
• Maintain hedge documentation and registers.
• Assist Treasury Manager in monitoring hedge positions and upcoming requirements.

Bank Guarantee Management

• Manage the issuance / cancellation of bank guarantees for Projects.
• Maintain the bank guarantee register including carrying out month end reconciliations.
• Manage the payment of fees to the banks (review/reconcile).
• Manage subcontractor bonds and guarantees (store / release / monitor).

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to UGL and Group Treasury policies.
• Maintain strong internal controls over treasury activities.
• Assist with continuous improvement of treasury processes and controls.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 3-6 years’ experience in treasury, accounting, or finance
• Experience in infrastructure, construction, engineering, or project-based environments (preferred)
• Exposure to cash forecasting, banking, and financial instruments

Diversity

We embrace diversity in all its formsbackgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening.

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