Senior Accountant

Provides effective and timely financial management and financial reporting of projects;

Contributes to all facets of commercial performance of the business units;

Performs the role of Business Partner for the I+E business within locations

Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

Facilitates, monitors and adheres to SJ Group policies, procedures, systems and controls for all financial processes.

Key Accountability 1: Provides effective and timely financial management and financial reporting of projects.

Key Activities:

• Support project teams with project financial budgeting and project planning activities;
• Review, analyse and report on month-end project performance data and support completion of monthly reviews;
• Assist with the creation of new projects including policy compliance and the recognition and escalation of commercial risks as required;
• Provide analysis of projects including financial performance, cost allocation, earned value and scenario analysis;
• Deliver lock-up management including the oversight of preparation of invoices and supporting information within the time frame required by the contract or client as directed;
• Ensure commercial guidance provided to stakeholders in relation to reducing SMEC’s exposure to risk throughout the project’s lifecycle;
• Assist project employees with the provision of financial information to meet project requirements including charge rules, calculations and cost data;
• Support Major Projects, Joint Ventures and Alliances including cost monitoring and consolidation, invoicing and cash flow management, and general financial support and audits.

Key Accountability 2: Contributes to all facets of commercial performance of the business units.

Key Activities:

• Facilitate the training for team members in the use of the financial system and tools related to project finance management;
• Contribute to finance training to all new starters and those who request training;
• Assist with any financial system and tools initiatives and rollouts;
• Assist with queries referred to the Finance team including project planning, monthly reviews, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general finance duties;
• Provide necessary support to enable achievement of financial targets through sound financial governance;
• Provide commercial advice and initiate commercial reviews aimed at improving the commercial performance of the business;
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure financial reporting aligns with contractual obligations;
• Work with functional managers to develop financial plans and business tools;
• Assist with new business integration management through due diligence and operational enhancement of subsidiary businesses.

Key Accountability 3: Performs the role of Business Partner for the I+E business within Locations

Key Activities:

• Provide business-focused, strategic and operational a
• dvice and guidance in relation to finance policies, procedures and programs;
• Support the leaders in the project management, implementation development and achievement of the financial objectives;
• Interaction and influence at all levels within the business;
• Drive all activities relating to preparation, analysis and commentary of monthly and yearly financial reporting on a timely basis;
• Maintain an effective level of business understanding/commercial acumen to understand the business unit’s plans, financial position, major project opportunities and its competition;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and influencers across the business;
• Provide brief analytical commentary to respective manager in relation to financial performance;
• Attend monthly management meetings and present on recent performance and system updates;
• Coordinate and supervise budget and forecasting activities for the respective sector/market/business line.

Key Accountability 4: Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Activities:

• Develop and maintain client focus and relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders;
• Provide high level customer service through the delivery of innovative and timely solutions;
• Communicate professionally and appropriately with stakeholders;
• Undertake assigned tasks and project activities in line with policies and procedures;
• Communicate with colleagues and industry contacts to establish professional networks and develop industry awareness;
• Provide clear and effective communication and consultation with internal and external stakeholders;
• Clarify issues and needs of internal stakeholders to enable the development of suitable solutions that meet business needs;
• Adopt a collaborative approach by listening to and valuing other’s contributions and recognise when it is appropriate to seek assistance.

Key Accountability 5: Facilitates, monitors and adheres to SJ Group policies, procedures, systems and controls for all financial processes.

Key Activities:

• Provide support to the Finance team with key business initiatives and focus areas within area of specialism;
• Comply with SMEC finance policies and procedures including the maintenance of adequate records;
• Obtain appropriate authorisations under the Delegation of Authority;
• Interaction with all levels within the business
• Attend required meetings with key internal clients and stakeholders.
• Input, as appropriate to opportunity management, project management, monthly reviews in liaison with relevant stakeholders.

Key Qualifications. Skills, Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or Finance.
• With at least 5 years of relevant experience in Project Accounting, FP&A, Financial Reporting, or other comparable finance disciplines

• Has the demonstrated ability to consistently:

• Succeed in a similar role within a corporate environment;
• Understand business and management principles involved in cost control;
• Deal appropriately with confidential/sensitive information;
• Establish strong business relationships within a group environment and beyond to ensure efficient delivery of outputs;
• To produce quality outcomes within an environment with competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Growing knowledge of organisation’s accounting procedures related to work performed;
• Skilled use of spreadsheets, data analysis and reconciliation procedures;
• Strong administration and procedural skills;
• The ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision when required;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary environment;
• Intermediate level in Microsoft applications;
• Intermediate skills in financial applications.

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