• High profile role supporting major technology and transformation projects
• ASX listed financial services organisation in a period of record growth
• 6-12 month fixed-term contract, potential for permanency | Hybrid | CBD based

The Opportunity

Our client is an ASX listed financial services organisation. They recorded record growth in FY26, with revenue and funds under management growing by over 25%
With a strong pipeline of major projects underway, they are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join their finance team. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with project, technology and senior stakeholders while bringing rigour to project budgeting, capitalisation and reporting.

The role will start as a 6–12 month fixed-term contract, with potential to become permanent. Flexible hybrid working is on offer, with 2–3 days per week in their Collins Street office.

The Challenge
Reporting to the Head Of Finance, your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following. 

• Developing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, cash-flow profiles and approved financial baselines
• Monitoring actuals, commitments and accruals, and preparing variance analysis with recommended corrective action
• Supporting project managers with cost estimates, business cases, change requests and scenario analysis
• Determining operating versus capital treatment and managing capitalisation, asset registers, amortisation and impairment reviews
• Preparing month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Preparing monthly project financial reports for steering committees, sponsors and senior management
• Partnering with Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit and external audit to ensure strong financial governance and controls

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you have the following:

• CA or CPA qualified with at least three years’ experience in project accounting or management accounting; PMO finance experience well regarded
• Experience supporting large technology, transformation, regulatory or product launch projects
• Background in banking, insurance, investment, superannuation or another regulated environment is desirable
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, month end accounting, capitalisation and financial controls
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Workday or project portfolio tools is advantageous
• The ability to explain financial concepts clearly and constructively challenge assumptions with non-finance stakeholders

The Next Step:

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Thomas Burt for a confidential discussion on 0427 465 934 Or alternatively please apply per the link below.
 
About ThompsonCook

At ThompsonCook, we build long-term relationships with Australia’s leading accounting and finance professionals. We specialise exclusively in Accounting & Finance recruitment across Melbourne and Sydney, partnering with organisations ranging from high-growth private businesses to some of Australia’s best-known organisations.
We recruit across:

• Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
• Finance Managers & Financial Controllers
• Financial & Management Accountants
• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll

We provide both permanent and contract recruitment solutions, helping our clients secure the very best finance talent in the market.

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