Senior Accountant
ACCIONA Construcción
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- Location
- Melbourne, VIC
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
Benefits:
- Novated Lease and Salary Sacrificing
- Discretionary Bonus and Annual Salary Review
- Paid Parental leave
- Company Share options
About ACCIONA
ACCIONA Infrastructure delivers major civil, transport, water, tunnelling and building projects across Australia and New Zealand. This Senior Accountant role sits within the Finance function, employed through GEOTECH PTY LTD, and supports the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting as the business grows its infrastructure delivery pipeline.
About the Opportunity
You will own the financial performance, planning and governance of the Geotech business. This is far more than a reporting role. You will work closely with project, commercial and operational leaders, challenge forecasts and spot risks and opportunities early. You will partner with senior leadership across
Australia as the business grows its external client base and expands beyond Victoria. You will also mentor your finance team and shape the reporting leaders use to decide. Your insight will show leadership where the business is heading, what will drive profitability and where to step in.
Key accountabilities for the position will be:
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across the Geotech business
- Analyse revenue, margin, profit before tax, cash flow, working capital and overheads
- Review cost-to-complete forecasts, revenue recognition, accruals and provisions
- Challenge forecasts and quantify risks and opportunities with project leaders
- Monitor work in hand, pipeline, plant utilisation and overhead efficiency
- Lead month-end, forecast and annual budget cycles with sound financial controls
- Mentor finance team members and improve reporting, systems and processes
Required Skills and Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
- Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent, either completed or nearing
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within a medium to large organization.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, taxation requirements, and internal control frameworks.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis techniques.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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