Are you a skilled Project Accountant looking for your next career move?
Ventia is inviting you to join their dynamic team based in Stapylton - conveniently located within commuting distance from both the Gold Coast and Brisbane. As part of the Queensland Transport South Coast (QTSC) team, you'll be supporting one of the region's most impactful infrastructure operations, managing three long-term transport network contracts across South East Queensland. This team delivers over 30 road construction projects annualoly, while also overseeing asset management, road and pavement maintenance, land care, and design services across critical road, air, and sea transport hubs. In this permanent full time role, you will play a key part in driving financial performance and strategic decision making across a $60m+ million annual portfolio. Your expertise in project costing, forecasting, and financial analysis will help shape smarter, more efficient outcomes for the business.
What’s on Offer
- Attractive salary
- Flexibility (start and finish times, working from home and office location with free parking)
- Working on a significant contract (Tier 1 organisation)
- Be part of a dynamic team driving financial excellence
- 2IC to Finance Manager with an opportunity for career progression in the short to medium term
- Leadership and mentorship programs through Ventia Academy as well as an Education Assistance program
- Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
- Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia
About the Role
Driving business performance through accurate reporting, maximising opportunities and minimising risks, maintaining a clear P&L and transparent balance sheet and ensuring a healthy cash flow through effective debtor and creditor management.
Key responsibilities include –
- Month end consolidations
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Payroll – ensuring accurate payroll processing and maintaining system cost/sell rates
- Analytics driven decision making providing clear insights into performance metrics
- Operational and technical excellence – understanding contact commercials to ensure accurate revenue recognition
- Audit and improve finance systems and processes
Required Skills and Experience
- Experience in project finance roles in the construction industry, preferably with a Tier 1 Civil Construction organisation
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, commerce or accounting
- CPA / CA qualification preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft suite and SAP (and Ariba preferred)
- Current knowledge of relevant Accounting Standards
- Ability to influence non-financial personnel
- Be able to demonstrate strong communication and time management skills, high attention to detail and sound leadership attributes
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to Apply
Please click on the link below to submit your covering letter and resume.
Position Reference Number: 162813
