Project Accountant - Federal Government - 12mth Contract + Extensions

- HIGH PROFILE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY 
- LONG TERM CONTRACT 
- IMMEDIATE START!

A high profile Federal Government agency is seeking PROJECT ACCOUNTANT to join their talented and dedicated team in Canberra IMMEDIATELY for an initial 12 month contract with the view to extend 2x 12 months.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

- Manage a portfolio of project budgets of up to $100m including monthly reporting, variance analysis and forecasting. 
- Establish and maintain appropriate project budget structures that meet operational and accounting requirements. 
- Liaise effectively and positively with key stakeholders both onshore and offshore (such as Executives, Delivery Teams, PMO and Finance colleagues from other business units) to facilitate financial control. 
- Manage and complete the full month-end close process for the allocated portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance of reporting (including full understanding of Contracts and the appropriate financial treatment) within set deadlines. 
- Demonstrate and communicate a detailed understanding of financials and risks, including mitigation actions.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING;

- 3-5 year's of strong project 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 
- Highly effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. 
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Advanced Microsoft excel skills and SAP experience

This is a rare and highly sought after new opportunity to work with a high profile government agency.

If you have the required skills, DON\'T DELAY, APPLY NOW please forward your Resume quoting ref number JS0336 today!