About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with over 50 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure including more than a decade under the Laing O’Rourke banner. We are currently delivering some of Australia’s most exciting projects across the transport, building construction, defence, airports, mining, civil and social infrastructure sectors. Laing O’Rourke is committed to becoming the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join a Sydney based project.

This permanent role will report into the Finance Manager on the project and be responsible for providing quality accounting services to support the project and meet management and statutory accounting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing support and assist the project, regional and corporate staff with all project-accounting related issues.
• Preparation of the Participant Organization monthly progress claims
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly reporting of project positions, management reports, forecasts, reconciliations, lodgements, ensuring compliance with appropriate regulations, legislation and accounting standards
• Manage Alliance related recharge accounts ensuring they are reconciled and tracked on a monthly basis;
• Prepare and post journals for re-allocation and correction of WBS costing in accordance with Alliance policies and procedure and post Journals.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations with proper supporting documentation;Process receipts and chase up invoices
• Assist with the projects quarterly external audits, with pulling together and review of audit documentation and escalation of queries
• Undertake financial analysis, evaluation, and reporting to support business decisions
• Assist commercial and project teams with queries in respect of the detailed information behind the transactions in job cost ledgers;
• Liaise with and build working relationships with Business Units, Joint Ventures & Alliances, Site Staff, other Corporate Overhead functions, Accounts Payable and Payroll teams;

About You

• Strong attention to detail, commercial acumen and understanding of stakeholder needs.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines even when under pressure.
• Listens to others, acknowledges their views, seeks ideas and feedback from others.
• One team approach ensuring to support team members.
• Degree in Accounting / Finance.
• Studying towards or newly qualified with a membership with CPA Australia (CPA) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA).
• Experience in Microsoft packages and COINS ERP system.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a commercial environment and undertaking  management reporting forecast.
• Experience working for Tier 1 & 2 Construction or Infrastructure Contractors in an Alliance contract model.

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, family friendly work practices, 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. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce.

As a proud RAP organisation, Laing O'Rourke is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan at www.laingorourke.com

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.