About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Finance Services Officer to join our Brisbane or Sydney office. This role proactively supports the Finance Services function by performing accounts tasks, reporting & analysis as required and deliver internal/external services to ensure compliance with all company policies, internal controls, and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Asist with project bank account management, bank receipting & reconciliation, time management & reporting as well as:
• Internal/external audit requests and other accounting tasks as assigned within advised deadlines.
• Assist team members and employees with investigations and queries related to the assigned function. 
• Support in reviewing aging in-progress items pending resolution by team member and resolving aging balance sheet line items. 
• Support the delivery of other tasks or projects, as directed.

About you

• Preferably has background in financial accounting with diploma or degree in finance or another related field.  
• 1-2 years’ experience in handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel & expense accounting, balance sheet reconciliation, master data management, with basic understanding of accounting and finance processes, systems, and controls. 
• Experience with ERP systems.  
• Ideally have worked in medium - large finance functions or a shared services environment. 
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office package. 

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion