We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Finance Administrator to join our team as an Operational Support Officer based in Underdale, SA. The successful candidate will support Operations Manager/Project Managers to ensure the financial administrative requirements of the contract are achieved for Downer to sustain growth and aid business performance.
The day to day
Raise, receipt and manage purchase orders in accordance to procedure.
Ensure plant, labour and sub-contractor costs are distributed accurately
Monitor open commitments to ensure accuracy in accordance to procedures.
Support the operational team in meeting financial deadlines for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, EOM close out, results.
Update internal systems with financial data
Analyse data to identify over and under recoveries, and implement improvements
Ensure contractual obligations are met for progress claims, invoicing, payments.
Providing a great customer experience
Contribute ideas and learnings to the continuous improvement program that builds operational excellence
Implement and ensure compliance of all existing & new policies, procedures and regulations
What you’ll bring
Diploma or related qualification in business administration and/or finance highly desirable
Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
Experience using financial software (preferably JDEGS)
Excellent analytical and numerical skills
Advanced MS Excel skills
Sharp time management skills
Strong ethics, with an ability to manager confidential data
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving ability
Proactiveness and foresight
Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:
Enjoy career development opportunities, including leadership programs like Thrive and Own Career
Make a real impact on the performance and sustainability of critical infrastructure.
Work with a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Be part of a culture that values safety, integrity, and excellence in everything we do.
To apply for this great opportunity, please click on "Apply" and submit your application. We cannot accept applications via email but for more information, please contact:
Alicia Jacobson – Talent and Sourcing Business Partner
E: Alicia.Jacobson@downergroup.com
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
