Project Accountant

* VPS4: $90,067- $102,192 plus superannuation
* Ongoing, Full Time
* Melbourne CBD (the department provides flexible working arrangements)

About the Division
Assets and Engineering is a division of Network Design and Integration which enables a safe, resilient and fit-for-purpose Victorian transport system through whole of lifecycle decisions based on systematic and disciplined technical excellence.
About the opportunity
Reporting to the Account Manager, the Project Accountant is responsible for monitoring and reporting on the financial performance and progress of projects including investigating variances and performance to budget. Managing all project financial information, day to day activities include ensuring costs and revenues are accurately reported for all projects at month end, assisting the Account Manager - Engineering with project set-up including financial analysis to determine project costs for bids, contracts and SLAs, accounting and system related queries and developing and engaging in project based analytic initiatives.
Position Outcomes

* Business and Commercial Acumen - Demonstrated understanding of operational costs and application to financial analysis and models to inform project costs. Applied competence in the management, tracking, monitoring and reporting on Free for Service Project budgets and develop and deliver processes and systems to monitor. Exercised professional expertise in the development of the branches business area financial planning process.

Key Selection Criteria

* Business and Commercial Acumen (Applied) - Understands associated costs of operations and seek efficient ways of operating. Where external vendors are involved, ensure good understanding on engagement terms and hold parties involved accountable in delivering against agreement.

Qualifications (Mandatory)
Mandatory

* Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance.

Desirable

* Industry experience and knowledge of engineering operations will be viewed positively.

For further detail regarding the position, please refer to the PD attached. (for Seek applicants, click on "Apply" to access the PD)
Culture and Benefits
The Department of Transport is committed to building a culture of developing our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian transport network. We are proud of our commitment to flexible work arrangements that support different ways of working, helping employees balance work and life.
How to apply:
Applications should include a resume and if you wish a covering letter. Applications close 11.59pm on 23 August 2022.
Please note: Please note: This position requires the successful employee to provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or medical evidence which confirms the individual is unable to receive a dose, or a further dose, of a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical contraindication or an acute medical illness.
Failure to comply with this condition of employment will impact your eligibility for employment in this position with DoT.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Kym Little, Account Manager on 0415 181 251