Cost Accountant

12 month contract opportunity for an experienced COST ACCOUNTANT to join a Federal Government Department with an international profile. In this role, you will develop, implement and maintain reliable and robust unit cost allocation models that meet our client's standards and operational requirements.

FURTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

- Ongoing development and maintenance of cost recovery policy as related to the provision of ICT services to internal and external clients.
- Undertake costing of project and other funding proposals, contribute to the development of business cases and provide input into contract negotiations.
- Participate in the development of, and negotiation of Service Level Agreements and other agreements as required with client groups.
- Undertake scenario analysis to quantify the budget impact of technical solutions, pricing decisions or significant changes in client demand.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

- Strong management accounting experience gained within the IT, construction or telecommunications industry
- Excellent working knowledge of the Financial Management Framework and how it relates to Accounting policy, in particular cost recovery guidelines
- Highly effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Advanced Microsoft excel skills and SAP experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop unit cost allocation models within the IT, construction or telecommunications industry

*PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS MUST BE AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION. A CURRENT TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS HIGHLY DESIRABLE*