Downer

Senior Project Accountant

Downer  •  North Ryde, AU (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support a portfolio of projects within our Energy & Utilities business, supporting our Water operations.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager - Water, this role partners closely with operational leaders to deliver accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and performance insights across a complex project environment.

You will play a critical role in driving financial transparency, supporting commercial outcomes, and ensuring strong financial governance across key contracts.

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver project financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Partner with operational teams to drive performance and profitability
  • Manage revenue recognition, billing, and cost control processes
  • Provide insights into project performance and financial risks/opportunities
  • Support cash flow optimisation including WIP and receivables

What We Offer

  • Strong leadership and career development opportunities
  • Access to Perks@Downer (financial, travel & wellbeing discounts)
  • Development programs including THRIVE and EmpowHER
  • Internal mobility and progression opportunities
  • Opportunity to work within a Tier 1 ASX-listed organisation
  • Supportive, high-performing team culture

What We’re Looking For

  • CA/CPA qualified with project accounting experience
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Experience in complex project or contracting environments
  • Advanced Excel and financial systems capability
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering essential infrastructure services across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.

We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets and networks, combining technical expertise with innovative solutions and a highly skilled workforce.

Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

Click “Apply” to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Downer

About Downer

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.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
North Ryde, AU
Year Founded
1933
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