Project accountant

• $65 per hour + Super (neg based on skill)
• Hybrid working arrangement: minimum 3 days onsite, with flexibility available.
• Opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation project within Victoria's court system.

State Govt client is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join a high-profile project team responsible for the financial management and reporting of a major project. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Accountant to contribute to a complex government environment while working alongside senior project stakeholders.

About the Role

As the Project Accountant, you will take ownership of the end-to-end financial management of the CMS Project, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial governance across multiple funding streams. You will play a key role in supporting project leadership through insightful financial analysis, steering committee reporting, business case development, and ongoing financial management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the project's MS Excel budget model, including actuals and forecasts across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare comprehensive six‐weekly Steering Committee financial reports.
• Produce monthly financial reports and analysis for project leadership.
• Manage project‐specific budgets and ensure forecasting accuracy.
• Reconcile project budget models with backend financial systems and resolve discrepancies.
• Support business case development, financial assessments, and submissions in line with Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) requirements.
• Coordinate financial reporting requirements, including Public Accounts and Estimates Committee reporting.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in project accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of managing multiple funding streams, including capital and operational expenditure.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Oracle & Power BI skills with experience managing complex financial models.
• Previous Victorian Government or broader public sector experience will be highly regarded.

If you are a detail‐oriented Project Accountant with strong project finance experience and a passion for delivering quality financial outcomes in a complex environment, we would love to hear from you.

Willingness to conduct a police check is required. Please call Nicole Brown on Monday 9629 9999 for more information.

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