Project Accountant - Mining
Fetch Recruitment
Full-Time
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Temp To Perm Position
Perth CBD Based Role
Brand New Company
Temp To Perm Position
Perth CBD Based Role
Brand New Company
Fetch have an exciting opportunity for an experience Project Accountant with a key client in the mining industry commencing 2025/Early 2026.This business is entering the new year with exciting commissioning and development plans.
About the role:
Experience & Qualifications Required:
Additional Requirements:
This is an inceredible opportunity so we encourage you to apply ASAP.
About the role:
- Implement and maintain project cost management systems to ensure accurate budget tracking, forecasting, cash flow oversight and project performance analysis.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial presentations, reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to support monitoring of project financial performance.
- Work closely with Project Team to align budgets with operational objectives, monitor expenditure, and provide financial advice on risks and opportunities.
- Support the assessment and validation of vendor proposals, including cost comparisons, commercial reviews and alignment with project budgets.
- Assist in the preparation and submit financial documentation for milestone payments, acquittal reports and annual income and expenditure statements.
- Coordinate project-related external audits, including preparation of working papers and resolution of queries.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, funding agreements and internal financial policies.
- Liaise with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders to address project cost concerns and provide clear financial insights.
- Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, reporting tools and project accounting practices.
Experience & Qualifications Required:
- Tertiary Accountancy / Finance / Commerce Qualification
- Professional qualification such as CPA/ACCA/CIMA Equivalent
- Demonstrated experience as a Project Accountant or Cost Controller supporting large-scale capital or operational readiness projects.
- Strong analytical capability and attention to detail, with the ability to provide clear and accurate financial insights.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with operational and financial data.
- Experience working closely with multidisciplinary project teams, balancing financial considerations with operational realities.
- A confident communicator, able to translate financial information for a broad range of stakeholders.
- Collaborative, responsive and adept at building trusted working relationships across teams.
Additional Requirements:
- A valid Australian Drivers Licence
- Recent contactable references
- High level of attention to detail is essential
- The ability to work autonomously and commitment to meet deadlines / objectives
This is an inceredible opportunity so we encourage you to apply ASAP.
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