AddressProject Accountant
CPB Contractors is a leading international construction company and a member of the CIMIC Group.
We combine the construction track record and expertise formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, and we also include the people and projects of Leighton Asia.
In conjunction with our clients and partners, CPB Contractors is delivering important and iconic projects across all key sectors of the construction industry, meaning we offer significant and diverse work opportunities.
We are building on the strong foundations of our unique history to create a successful and sustainable future. Safely delivering next-generation infrastructure that better connects people and transforms communities is at the heart of what we do.
What can our construction projects build for you?
CPB Contractors along with our industry partners are delivering two major packages for the Cross River Rail Projects: the Tunnel, Stations and Development (TSD) package and the Rail, Integration and Systems (RIS) package. Cross River Rail is a new 10.2 kilometre rail line from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, which includes 5.9 kilometres of tunnel under the Brisbane River and the CBD.
RIS is delivered by the UNITY Alliance made up of CPB Contractors, UGL, AECOM and Jacobs together with partners HASSEL, RCS Australia, Acmena, Martinus Rail and WIRED Overhead Solutions to deliver the full scope of works through to 2025. Scope of works include:
- Rail civil and electrical works
- Brownfield rail surface works primarily to the north of the tunnel, including an upgrade of Exhibition Station and a major augmentation of Mayne Yard
- Upgrade of seven suburban stations to the south
- Rail operational systems works
- Rail signalling works and communication, and integration and commission activities.
Your opportunity
Reporting to the Finance Manager, we have an opportunity for an Accountant to partner with the business in all financial matters, providing information and advice to our project stakeholders on aspects of UNITY’s financial performance.
You will be responsible for:
- Monthly and ad hoc reporting for the project in a timely and accurate manner;
- Ensure accounting and cost controls are in place and effective.
- Maintenance of project accounting systems, (e.g. chart of accounts, budget information, etc);
- Development & support of automated and systems-driven reporting;
- Liaise and build working relationships with Project teams, other members of the wider Finance Teams
Our minimum requirements for this role are:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance;
- Availability to work site hours 7.30am - 5pm
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role including previous construction industry experience;
- JDEdwards experience would be highly regarded;
- Strong technical accounting knowledge;
- Strong computer literacy and sound knowledge of accounting software;
- Advanced skills in Excel, intermediate skills in Word and PowerPoint
CPB Contractors is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workplace diversity and to providing flexible work opportunities at our offices and projects.
We also provide many additional benefits such as salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more.
We support women in construction and Indigenous advancement and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.
Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.
