Downer Energy & Utilities – Contract Finance Analyst

This contract role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys a hands‑on finance environment and can quickly build relationships, manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes.

What You’ll Do

- Support month‑end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, account analysis and reporting.
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigate outstanding items and assist with timely resolution.
- Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including additions, transfers, disposals, depreciation and register maintenance.
- Assist with audit requirements, financial controls, compliance activities and reporting obligations.
- Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial support, respond to queries and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

- A 3‑month contract opportunity within Downer’s Energy & Utilities business.
- Exposure to a broad range of financial accounting,



reporting and asset management activities.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

- Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
- Experience in financial accounting, management accounting or a finance support role, preferably within a large or complex organization.
- Strong understanding of month‑end processes, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems; JDE, SAP and Power BI exposure will be highly regarded.
- Solid analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight reporting deadlines.

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