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Project Accountant

EDP

Location:
Australia , Canberra

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
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Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial management of our solar plant construction projects. This role is responsible for monitoring project costs, ensuring accurate day-to-day accounting, and maintaining strong financial controls throughout each project lifecycle. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and comfortable working closely with suppliers, project teams, and management.

Job Responsibility:

Maintain accurate bookkeeping for all project-related transactions and for the legal entity
Ensure proper coding of costs to work breakdown structures (WBS) or cost centres
Reconcile supplier invoices, delivery orders, purchase orders, and progress claims
Perform monthly accounting close processes for project financials
Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close activities
Manage supplier payments, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract terms and credit arrangements
Liaise with suppliers on payment schedules, credit terms, and resolution of billing discrepancies
Maintain an up-to-date accounts payable ageing report and ensure timely settlements
Ensure all required taxes (e.g., GST, withholding tax, local filing obligations) are calculated, recorded, and submitted on time
Maintain proper documentation to support compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Coordinate and liaising with external auditors, tax agents, ATO and regulatory authorities as needed
Continuously track and compare actual project costs against approved budgets
Analyse variances, identify cost overruns or savings, and provide timely explanations to management
Prepare forecasts of remaining project expenditure and updated total cost-to-complete projections
Support project managers with financial insights for effective cost control and decision-making
Prepare and organize project financial data, documents, and schedules required for due diligence exercises during project sales
Work closely with internal teams (finance, legal, project) to ensure complete and accurate financial information is available for potential buyers
Assist in responding to buyer queries, extraction of supporting documents
Assist in preparing project financial statements, management reports, and cashflow forecasts
Support internal process improvements, particularly in areas involving procurement, project controls, and financial accuracy
Work closely with project managers, procurement teams, and finance leadership to ensure consistent financial governance across all projects
Support system design, setup, user testing, implementation, migration and go-live
Document, refine and align accounting processes with new system capabilities and evolving business needs

Requirements:

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
5-8 years of experience in construction, engineering, or energy/solar projects preferred
Strong understanding of project accounting, budgeting, and cost tracking
Strong analytical, communication, and supplier-management skills
Possesses foundational knowledge of tax principles, standard tax procedures and compliance requirements
Ability to work independently and meet tight reporting deadlines
Proficiency in accounting software (SAP, Xero)

What we offer:

Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions
Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits
Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 27, 2025

Expiration:
January 07, 2026

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