Job Description
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The role of Management Cost Accountant is a specialist VPS5 opportunity with a strong focus on cost modelling, financial forecasting, and supporting business case development for key projects and services. This position will support financial planning and investment analysis across IMT (Information Management & Technology) services.
As a Management Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for developing and validating detailed cost estimates for IMT services, including resources, software licences, and managed service providers. You will also lead the development of financial models to support new capabilities, emerging projects, and service catalogue initiatives.
Key responsibilities include delivering financial insights to support Directors in identifying cost efficiencies and productivity improvements, supporting business case development with ROI and cost-benefit analysis, monitoring budgets, forecasting expenditures, and reporting on cost variances.
You will collaborate with Finance and IMT teams to align financial planning with operational service delivery and contribute to cross-branch initiatives with a focus on cost optimisation and improved resource allocation.
Required Skills and Qualifications
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* Proven experience in cost modelling, financial forecasting, and business case support.
* Strong understanding of IMT services and investment analysis in a government context.
* Demonstrated ability to partner with operational and project stakeholders.
* Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
* CPA/CA qualification is desirable.
Benefits
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* Hybrid work flexibility.
* Weekly pay cycle.
* Access to exclusive discounts on retail, entertainment, and wellbeing services.
Others
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A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to the closing date. Experience: 3 years. Skills: Budgeting, reporting, End of Month, general ledger, stakeholder management, financial analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving, process improvement. Qualifications: CPA or CA preferred, Cost Modelling experience, State Government Experience preferred, Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field.