Project Accountant - - 260381

Position Information

Ref #

300044896

Region

Perth, WA

Classification

Professionals

Date Posted

12-Mar-2026

Description & Requirements

We are seeking a Project Accountant to join our Heavy Lift Businuss Unit. This role will see you working closely with project managers and key stakeholders to support successful project delivery. taking responsibility for delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial management across assigned projects and ensuring that project financials are well-controlled, properly reported and aligned with both budget expectations and organisational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Control

Monitor project budgets, costs, commitments and actuals throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain strong financial controls to ensure expenditure aligns with approved budgets.
Perform monthly reconciliations of project financial data.
Perform Work In Progress (WIP) accounting to track the progress and profitability of projects.

Reporting & Insights

Prepare and deliver monthly project financial reports, including variance analysis.
Analyse cost trends and highlight financial risks, opportunities and performance indicators.
Provide clear, actionable insights to support decision-making.

Forecasting & Budgeting

Collaborate with project managers to develop initial budgets and ongoing reforecasts.
Update cost-to-complete and cost-at-completion forecasts regularly.
Recommend corrective actions for budget deviations.

Billing & Revenue Recognition

Manage project billing cycles, including progress claims and ad hoc invoices.
Support accounts receivable and administration teams with invoice queries and cash collection activities.

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure adherence to internal policies, accounting standard and audit requirements.
Maintain accurate and audit-ready project financial records and supporting documentation.
Support internal and external audits as required.

Process & System Management

Maintain and update project financial data in the ERP or financial management system.
Identify and support opportunities for process improvement and automation.
Assist in system testing, upgrades and enhancements related to project accounting.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with project managers, procurement, contractors and the wider finance team.
Communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Provide financial guidance to support project planning and commercial decisions.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience in heavy haulage/lift equipment services, maintenance services or the construction industry preferred.
Strong business partnering and communication skills.
Solid understanding of project accounting principles.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills.
Proficiency with ERP systems (JDE, Dynamics, Excel).
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Able to manage deadlines and prioritise workload.
Proactive approach to identifying issues and recommending solutions.
Commitment to continuous improvement and financial discipline.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or equivalent.
CPA/CA qualification or progress towards accreditation.

Life at Monadelphous
We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We’re committed to hiring locally, encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage women and First Nations people to submit an application

About us
Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we’ve been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice.

Our Engineering Construction division is an increasingly diverse business, focusing on managing and delivering large-scale project management and construction services. Our expertise includes civil construction, structural steel fabrication, modularisation and delivery, as well as structural, mechanical, piping and tank construction. We also specialise in heavy lift and haulage services, electrical and instrumentation work and renewable energy infrastructure.

Our team of specialists bring a wealth of global experience to every lifting and shift solution, whether it’s a stand-alone lifting job or a fully integrated, multi-disciplinary work package.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we live by our promise: The Safe Way is the Only Way. Apply now to get started. A career at Monadelphous is a career with a difference. Make it yours.