Job Description

Senior Accountant
n Join a major projects business and make an immediate impact
n Why this role

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- Permanent opportunity supporting high-profile projects within UGL's growing business.
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- Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in our Southbank office and 2 days working from home.
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- Own project financial performance end-to-end while partnering with operational stakeholders and senior leaders.
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UGL specific
n UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications, in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.
n About the role
n We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Projects Finance team based in Southbank, Melbourne. This is a permanent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a project environment and enjoys partnering with operational teams to deliver strong financial outcomes.
n Working closely with project managers and business stakeholders, you will be responsible for project financial reporting, billing, claims, cost control, month-end activities and stakeholder management. This role would suit someone who can confidently navigate complex conversations, challenge where required and build strong working relationships across the business.
n An immediate start is available for the right candidate.
n What we offer

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- Hybrid working environment - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
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- Permanent full-time position with long-term career opportunities.
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- Exposure to major infrastructure, engineering and construction projects.
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- Discounted Medibank health insurance.
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- Individual Development Plan to support your career growth.
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- Access to the UGL OneRewards Discount Program.
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- Wellness Program supported by AIA Vitality.
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Key Responsibilities

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- Manage project financial reporting, forecasting, budget monitoring and month-end close activities.
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- Coordinate billing, claims, invoicing and revenue recognition activities to ensure timely and accurate outcomes.
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- Analyse project performance, cost centres, margins and project costs, providing meaningful insights to stakeholders.
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- Partner with project managers and operational leaders to manage expectations, resolve issues and support commercial decision-making.
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- Maintain project financial data within SAP and ensure compliance with contractual and reporting requirements.
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About you

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- CA or CPA qualified.
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- Demonstrated experience in a Senior Accountant, Project Accountant or similar role within a project-based environment.
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- Strong SAP experience is essential.
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- Proven ability to influence, collaborate with and manage challenging stakeholder relationships across multiple levels.
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- Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
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About UGL
n As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team's backgrounds, ideas and work styles.
n We are an Equal Prospect Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

📌 Senior Project Accountant (Victoria)
🏢 UGL - Services - Fuels and Energy East
📍 Victoria