OGM Engineering is a dynamic, Australian-owned engineering and fabrication company delivering innovative solutions across a range of industries nationwide. Based in Ballarat with additional operations in New South Wales and Queensland, OGM specialises in the design, manufacture, and installation of industrial projects from small-scale works to large, complex systems. OGM is known for its commitment to quality, safety, and customer service, providing reliable and cost-effective engineering solutions to the waste recovery, food manufacturing and industrial sectors.
The Position:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Project Accountant to join our team at our Ballarat Head Office on a full time basis. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role plays a key part in supporting the financial operations of the business through accurate project costing, monitoring, and reporting. The position also involves managing fixed assets and assisting with month-end accounting processes across multiple entities.
Employment: Permanent Full time Monday to Friday 8am start (38 hrs)
Part-Time option (min. 30hrs) would be considered for the right candidate
Location: Delacombe
Key Responsibilities
- Setup budget tracking files for new projects, updating revenue / costs against budgets weekly, updating forecasts as the project progresses
- Monitor actual spend vs budget, analyse cost variances and provide insights to project operations team
- Prepare supporting documentation and issue invoices for monthly project progress claims and spare parts orders
- Monitor WIP and process accrual journals
- Monthly stock reconciliations and COGS journals, working with operations team to resolve issues
- Maintain the company fixed asset registers, conducting regular asset audits and ensuring all fixed asset transactions are processed monthly
- Identify areas for improvement in current processes and assist with the development of new systems as we grow our footprint and product offering
- Assist the wider finance function as required to meet the needs of the business
About You
You will bring proven experience in a similar role, along with:
- A degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong knowledge of job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) management
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work
- A continuous improvement mindset, with the confidence to challenge and enhance existing systems and processes
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across operational teams
- Experience within a manufacturing or construction environment will be highly regarded
Why You’ll love working here
- Be part of a rapidly growing company delivering major national projects
- Enjoy a competitive salary package
- Work within a supportive team culture that values work-life balance
- Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities