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Financial Accountant

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Financial Accountant
Industry: Construction
Location: North Sydney
Salary: Up to 65p.h. + Super

Are you a detail-oriented Financial Accountant with a passion for precision and expertise in the construction industry? Join our client, a highly regarded construction company known for delivering exceptional projects, as they seek an experienced professional to strengthen their finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Post month-end journals and prepare monthly forecasts.
  • Develop and update reporting deliverables to align with current business priorities.
  • Document processes and establish robust internal financial controls.
  • Respond to ad hoc requests for financial data and analysis.
  • Prepare and complete the monthly management reporting pack, including the P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, KPI reporting, and variance analysis.
  • Analyze the general ledger, P&L, and balance sheet to understand key drivers of variances.
  • Monitor and forecast cash flow, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Track and monitor project spend against budgets, providing detailed insights and reporting on cost performance.
  • Analyze monthly revenues and expenditures, investigating variances with budgeted figures.


About You:

  • CPA or CA qualified, or progressing towards qualification.
  • Proven experience as a Financial Accountant, ideally within the construction industry.
  • Strong understanding of project accounting and tracking project spend.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial systems and Excel; experience with [insert relevant software] is highly regarded.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.


What's on Offer:

  • Be part of a reputable construction company delivering innovative projects.
  • Opportunity to contribute to strategic outcomes and impactful projects.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment that values professional growth.


If you are a proactive Financial Accountant with a track record of delivering high-quality financial reporting, process improvements, and project spend analysis, we'd love to hear from you.