At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand's essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, manage customer data centres and critical systems, and take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts.
Job Description The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Part of Downer Group, our Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand's essential public assets, facilities and community services. We run hospitals, manage client data centres, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces. Arguably no other business within Downer better embodies our purpose; to enable our communities to thrive.
Join us on the journey. We currently have an opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our team. Working closely with the Finance Manager, the Management Accountant is responsible for providing accounting, analysis, reporting, accounts receivable and other accounting support to the contract in order to assist the business in achieving optimum results in relation to service delivery, customer focus and performance against the contract KPIs.
What you'll do The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below:
Preparation and collation of daily, monthly and adhoc reports in a timely manner (including month cost reports, weekly payroll reports). Provide analysis of general ledger (balance sheet and profit and loss). Investigate areas of over and underspend vs budget to ensure that items are accurately reflected in the ledger or followed up with operational managers. Prepare receivable claims and invoices in the month they are contractually able to be claimed. Completion of month end and year end tasks as required (including journals, accruals, ledger reviews, preparation of MSP items). In particular, the position will be required to enable:
General Ledger can be closed off by business day 2. Reconciliations are completed by the due date outlined each month. MSP invoices are submitted to the client in line with contractual requirements. AR Invoicing is done in the month we are contractually allowed to invoice (and as soon as possible after the works are complete). Accruals are captured for all known costs incurred but not invoiced each month. Budgets and Forecasts are submitted in line with the communicated timelines. What you'll bring Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or similar undergraduate degree. Completed or undergoing ongoing professional development as appropriate (including studying towards gaining CA or CPA status). Similar role within a large multi-faceted organisation with complex and demanding contractual control and reporting requirements. Advanced computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Excel and Accounting systems. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think outside the box to resolve issues and implement associated process improvements. The ability to manage time effectively, in particular using forward planning and front-end loading. High level of communication and interpersonal skills and strong initiative. More than anything, you'll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.
Why work for us? Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:
Training and development to support your career. Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business. Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts. An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more. This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now. Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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