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 and capable Project Accountant to join our team at our Ballarat Head Office on a full-time basis.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will play an important part in supporting the financial performance and operations of the business. You will take ownership of project costing, budgeting, financial monitoring and reporting, while also overseeing fixed asset management and supporting month-end accounting processes across multiple entities.

This is a outstanding opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to work closely with operational teams, contribute to business improvements and play an active role in supporting the continued growth of the business.

Employment Options

- Full-Time: Permanent, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week, commencing at 8:00 am.

- Part-Time: A minimum of 30 hours per week will be considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

- Establish and maintain project budget tracking tools for new projects, ensuring revenue,



costs and forecasts are regularly updated to reflect project progress.

- Monitor actual expenditure against budget, investigate cost variances and provide meaningful financial insights to support the project operations team.

- Prepare supporting documentation and manage the preparation and issuing of invoices for monthly project progress claims and spare parts orders.

- Monitor work in progress (WIP) balances and prepare and process relevant accrual journals.

- Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and prepare cost of goods sold (COGS) journals, working closely with the operations team to investigate and resolve discrepancies.

- Maintain the company's fixed asset register, coordinate regular asset audits and ensure all fixed asset transactions are accurately processed each month.

- Maintain equipment finance amortisation schedules, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

- Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and contribute to the development and implementation of new systems to support the company's growth, expanding footprint and evolving product offering.

- Provide support across the broader finance function as required,



responding to the changing needs and priorities 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 project/job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) management and budgeting.

- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to prepare reports, interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights.

- Excellent attention to detail, with a strong commitment to accuracy and delivering high-quality work.

- A continuous improvement mindset, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to improve systems and ways of working.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders across operational teams.

- Experience within the construction, engineering or manufacturing industries 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

How to apply

If you are a detail-oriented individual with project accounting experience, we encourage you to apply for this full-time role. Please submit your resume and cover letter as part of your application.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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