Address- Full Time Permanent position in Aviation Infrastructure
- Be a part of Airservices Australia Financial Accounting and Reporting team
- Hybrid Work options including WFH
- Location you choose Brisbane or Canberra
Summary
Join our team as a Project Accounting Specialist and support managers with the financial aspects of Project delivery.
The Organisation
Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.
Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.
We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.
Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.
The Role & The Team
As Project Accounting Specialist you will support the Project & Asset Accounting Senior Specialist and be a critical member of the Financial Accounting & Reporting team. You will directly support managers by assisting in the initial CAPEX/OPEX consideration of projects finances, analyzing transactions and monitoring construction assets for capitalization as the project completes.
In this role you will collaborate with Project Managers, Asset Planners, and Financial Analysts to efficiently oversee Airservices' distinct Change Programs and associated Projects, ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and External Reporting obligations.
You will form an integral part of a dedicated team from a diverse range of backgrounds. The team embraces opportunities for growth, flexible/hybrid work practices and inclusivity in the workplace. Continuous Learning and development opportunities are also on offer.
In this role you are responsible for:
- Assisting the Project & Asset Accounting Senior Specialist to provide accurate, relevant and timely reporting as required.
- Provide accounting advice, analysis and lead regular meetings with project managers and other internal stakeholders to review financial results and indicators of impairment.
- Assess and apply CAPEX and OPEX accounting treatment on project expenditure during the life of the project
- Maintain data integrity and accuracy of project costs through annual review of Assets Under Construction, including liaising with Projects Managers and Program Directors to review and document the status of projects in flight
- Provide assistance to Asset Planners and Project Managers to appropriately process cost allocations against assets and assist in the completion of relevant asset forms as required.
Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:
( PD - Project Accounting Specialist (501399).pdf)
The Person
We are looking for a proactive team player who will contribute towards maintaining an effective working relationship with Airservices leadership and stakeholders. You will also take on a flexible, solution-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively through periods of change and disruption.
The successful candidate will have:
- Demonstrated experience (+5 years) in the business and financial operations of a large commercial organisation, government department or accounting firm, with exposure to accounting issues
- Exposure to large projects and their associated financial requirements
- Strong stakeholder management and communications skills
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or related discipline with sound knowledge and practical application of accounting standards, finance management practices and statutory reporting
- Accredited membership with a professional accounting body in Australia (CPA Australia, CA ANZ) is desirable
- Knowledge and experience in working with SAP
- Advanced Excel Spreadsheet skills
- The capability and motivation to embrace technology and new ways of working
At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.
We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Security Clearance
To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an Airservices Background check is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.
Should you require any further information please contact Neethu Stephen – Talent Partner or ***************@airservicesaustralia.com
How to Apply
To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Tuesday 04 June 2024.
