The UGL Utilities team designs, constructs and maintains critical infrastructure across the water and power sectors. Ranging from wastewater treatment plants to power stations. We design and construct the following assets; power generation, transmission lines, substations, electrical distribution networks, water and waste water treatment plans and water pipelines.
Our Utilities team works hard and celebrates successes and efforts. If you are looking for a bright future and opportunity to grow your career, then join UGL – a great place to work!
The Opportunity
As the Project Accountant, you will play a critical part in overseeing and controlling project finances, analysing key data, and delivering insightful reporting that informs proactive business decisions.
This role reports to the Finance Lead and engages daily with operations, contracts, and broader Finance stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly financial reports, including cost reports, accruals, and reconciliation statements as instructed by the Finance Lead.
Conduct regular cost-to-complete analyses to assess project progress against the approved budget.
Identify and report on variances, providing recommendations for corrective actions when necessary.
Establish, monitor, and manage the project bank account in compliance with statutory and contractual requirements.
Monitor project spending, track commitments, and prepare financial forecasts.
Prepare and execute claims and invoicing Manage day-to-day the debtors and creditors aging and maintain forecasted working capital.
Process payments, reconcile transactions, and ensure all financial activities are accurately documented.
Requirements to be successful:
Degree in Commerce, Accounting or related discipline.
5 years’ experience in broad financial roles.
CPA/CA (or equivalent) qualified. (Desirable, not essential)
Experience working with large ERP systems (SAP preferred).
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain strong attention to detail.
Why UGL
How to Apply
While the listed qualifications are preferred, we welcome applicants who believe they possess the drive and skills to excel in this role. At UGL, we value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Join Our Team
UGL is renowned for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, mature-aged workers, and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Note: Applicants may be subject to relevant screening checks including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment.
UGL is CIMIC Group's specialist end-to-end engineering, services and operations provider. We have a rich history dating back to 1899 and since then we have grown to be a market leader in many of the sectors in which we operate.
Working with some of the most important companies and governments in Australia and globally, we help to play a role in people’s lives every day.
We keep Australia moving through our transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and we support the energy sector through our renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations.
We are helping to shape the country through our major infrastructure projects across Australia and we’re preparing for the future with our new energy, Defence, telecommunications and technology expertise.
We are passionate about our 9000+ people and keeping them safe. We’re experts in what we do, and our in-house engineering team ensures we can provide a true end-to-end outcome for our customers.
With projects, operations and offices throughout the country, our footprint means we are involved in communities across Australia, providing expertise for our customers and employment and career opportunities for all Australians.
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