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Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group

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About SJ Group

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At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

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A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

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Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

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About SMEC

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We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.

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We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

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About the Role

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We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Melbourne-based finance team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded, technically robust accountant to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, supporting month-end and year-end processes, and contributing to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the Group.

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Working within a collaborative and diverse environment, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the integrity of our financial information while partnering with stakeholders across the business.

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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- Reporting to the relevant Finance leadership team, you will be responsible for a broad range of financial accounting and reporting activities, including:
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- Preparing and reviewing detailed and complex account reconciliations to ensure appropriate financial controls are maintained and the integrity of account balances is preserved.
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- Analysing, preparing and completing key monthly accounting transactions and reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of monthly financial results.
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- Supporting the timely preparation of accurate monthly and year-end financial statements for the Group, including analysis and commentary on financial results.
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- Preparing and reviewing consolidated financial reports and supporting associated reporting requirements.
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- Investigating accounting, process and data issues and developing practical, solutions-focused outcomes.
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- Contributing to process improvement initiatives, finance projects and integration activities across the Group.
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- Identifying opportunities to improve finance systems, reporting processes and automation.
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- Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support strong financial management.
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- Working collaboratively across the finance team, providing support where required during periods of competing priorities, deadlines and workloads.
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About You

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You will be a CA/CPA-qualified accountant with typically 5+ years' post-qualification experience across financial accounting, management accounting and financial reporting.

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You will bring:

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- A degree or relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
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- CA or CPA qualification.
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- Experience gained within a professional services and/or industry environment.
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- Strong knowledge of accounting, business and financial management principles.
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- Demonstrated experience preparing, analysing and reviewing financial statements and reconciliations.
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- Experience with consolidated financial reporting.
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
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- Excellent Excel skills, including experience with data modelling and tools such as Power Query.
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- Experience with ERP, consolidation and financial reporting systems, or a strong aptitude for learning new systems quickly.
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Why Join Us?

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This is an opportunity to join a team-oriented finance environment where your technical expertise, commercial thinking and commitment to continuous improvement will be valued.

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You will be exposed to a broad range of financial accounting activities, Group reporting, systems and process improvement initiatives, and will have the opportunity to work with stakeholders across the organisation.

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For a confidential conversation please reach out to Ami:

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To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

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Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC

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SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

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As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

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All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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📌 Financial Accountant, Group Finance (Melbourne)
🏢 Smec
📍 Melbourne