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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.
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What You’ll Do
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- Support month‑end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, account analysis and reporting.
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- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigate outstanding items and assist with timely resolution.
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- Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including additions, transfers, disposals, depreciation and register maintenance.
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- Assist with audit requirements, financial controls, compliance activities and reporting obligations.
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- Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial support, respond to queries and support continuous improvement initiatives.
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What We Offer
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- A 3‑month contract opportunity within Downer’s Energy & Utilities business.
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- Exposure to a broad range of financial accounting,
reporting and asset management activities.
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- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
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- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
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What We’re Looking For
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- Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
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- Experience in financial accounting, management accounting or a finance support role, preferably within a large or complex organization.
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- Strong understanding of month‑end processes, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
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- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems; JDE, SAP and Power BI exposure will be highly regarded.
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- Solid analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight reporting deadlines.
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