Monadelphous is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to support a major power station project in Queensland. This is an prospect, working Monday‑Friday in the Brisbane office, supporting the successful delivery of a large‑scale energy project. As Cost Controller, you will play a key role in providing accurate financial reporting, project forecasting, cost management, and commercial support throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain project control budgets and estimates aligned to the project scope and work breakdown structure.
- Prepare project forecasts and Estimate to Complete (ETC) calculations.
- Perform Earned Value Analysis (EVA), cost reporting, and cost performance evaluations.
- Conduct variance analysis and identify cost trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Monitor project performance against budget and forecast, providing timely insights to project and commercial leadership.
- Support the assessment and management of variations, claims, and change control processes.
- Manage project accounting activities, including cost control and monthly progress claim preparation.
- Collaborate closely with project delivery, commercial, and client stakeholders to ensure accurate cost reporting and financial governance.
- Process month‑end accounting activities, including accruals, provisions, allocations, and cost transfers.




- Prepare comprehensive monthly management reports and present project financial performance to senior management.
- Contribute to the successful commercial delivery of a major power generation asset, ensuring compliance with contractual and reporting requirements.

What You’ll Bring

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in project accounting, cost control, and financial reporting within major construction, energy, utilities, or resources projects.
- Previous experience supporting large‑scale power generation, energy, industrial, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
- Site‑based or FIFO experience within the energy, oil & gas, or mining sectors.
- Strong understanding of project controls, forecasting, earned value management, and change management processes.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced project environment while meeting critical reporting deadlines.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with InEight or similar project controls systems will be highly regarded.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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📌 Project Accountant/Cost Controller (Brisbane)
🏢 Monadelphous
📍 Brisbane