Gamuda Engineering is a global leader delivering major Transport, Civil, and Energy Infrastructure across Australia. With corporate offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, our national footprint includes landmark developments like Sydney Metro West, the $1.35B Coffs Harbour Bypass, and the Mortlake Hybrid project in Victoria.

About the Role

Based in our central Melbourne office, we are seeking a motivated Project Accountant to support our expanding finance and project commercial team.

Reporting to the Senior Project Accountant, you will assist with job cost control, financial administration, subcontractor claims, and month-end reporting across active project operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Process day-to-day project accounts, including invoice matching, credit card reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable
- Assist with month-end close, journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, cost-to-complete tracking, and variance reporting
- Support subcontractor payment claim reviews, variation registers, retention tracking, and supplier reconciliations
- Help prepare monthly project cash flow forecasts, financial reporting packs, and audit compliance documentation
- Maintain financial data integrity in ERP systems and ensure compliance with Australian GST, BAS, and corporate governance standards

Skills and Experience

- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (CPA/CA studies or ambition highly regarded)
- 1–3 years in a graduate, junior, or assistant accountant role within construction, engineering, or project-based corporate environments
- Strong understanding of foundational accounting principles, job cost control, and purchase-to-pay workflows
- Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables,



VLOOKUPs) and exposure to ERP/job costing software (e.g., Jobpac, SAP, COINS)
- High numerical accuracy, sharp attention to detail, and a collaborative team mindset

What We Offer

- Mentorship and career development under experienced senior finance and commercial leaders
- Modern corporate office in central Melbourne with flexible working support
- Collaborative culture backed by a global Tier-1 infrastructure leader

Gamuda Australia supports a diverse workforce, including visa holders.

Gamuda is one of Australia’s most agile and innovative engineering and infrastructure companies. With a global presence, award-winning projects, and an excellent track record of delivering world-class major projects. Our hallmark lies in our expertise to identify, pioneer, and execute groundbreaking solutions that improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.

Our core areas of expertise are tunnels, roads, rails, clean energy, transmission, and water.

Gamuda’s exceeding reputation coupled with our ambitious growth targets means there has never been a better time to join us.

Gamuda is one of Australia’s most dynamic and innovative engineering and infrastructure companies. With a global presence, award-winning projects, and an excellent track record of delivering world-class major projects. Our hallmark lies in our expertise to identify, pioneer, and execute groundbreaking solutions that improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.

Our core areas of expertise are tunnels, roads, rails, clean energy, transmission, and water.

Gamuda’s exceeding reputation coupled with our ambitious growth targets means there has never been a better time to join us.

📌 Project Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Gamuda Engineering
📍 Melbourne