Project Accountant

• Finance Business Partnering: Serve as a finance partner to business units, building trusted relationships with Project Managers to provide financial insight and challenge for commercial decision-making
• Project Cost Management: Own the end-to-end project accounting lifecycle, monitoring commitments, Estimate to Complete (ETC), and Estimate at Completion (EAC) against approved budgets
• Revenue & Billing: Manage milestone billing schedules in alignment with contract terms and ensure revenue recognition compliance with AASB 15 / IFRS 15
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the development of project budgets and rolling financial forecasts, identifying variances and escalating risks to leadership early
• Contract Compliance: Ensure financial management complies with internal policies and specific government defence contract frameworks, such as ASDEFCON
• Performance Reporting: Prepare monthly business unit reporting packs, providing clear analysis on trends, profitability, and project KPIs
• Governance & Controls: Maintain appropriate audit trails and manage intercompany transactions and cost allocations between Australian and international operations

• CA or CPA qualification is essential
• Relevant experience in project accounting, cost accounting, or finance business partnering
• Strong knowledge of project cost management, WBS structures, and EAC methodology
• Sound understanding of revenue recognition under AASB 15 / IFRS 15 for long-term contracts
• Demonstrated experience in a project-driven environment such as defence, aerospace, or complex engineering is strongly desirable
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex data for non-finance stakeholders
• Must be an Australian Citizen

Demonstrated experience in a project-driven environment such as defence, aerospace, or complex engineering