Manager, Project Accounting

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced and strategic professional to take the lead in establishing and maintaining a standardised project accounting approach across our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to drive financial management across projects, programmes, and portfolios, ensuring robust financial control, effective reporting, governance, and compliance management. 

As the Manager- Project Accounting, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial oversight of projects, ensuring funds are effectively managed, compliance with all financial, statutory and regulatory reporting requirements and to deliver effective decision-making information to the Board and Executive Team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate the development and approval of the annual and five-year prioritised capital program to reflect corporate plan priorities. 
• ​Preparing capital budgets and project progress reports and regulatory inputs for executive stakeholders, NSW Treasury and IPART. 
• Lead the development and implementation of a consistent project accounting framework across all projects, programmes, and portfolios. 
• Establish and maintain effective financial reporting structures to ensure clear and transparent project financial performance. 
• Provide expert oversight of project financials, ensuring adherence to governance, risk, and compliance standards. 
• Manage and organise the day to day activities of the Project Accounting Team  
• Work closely with stakeholders to assess financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies. 
• Support senior leadership in making informed investment decisions based on financial analysis and project performance. 
• Provide ongoing financial guidance to project managers and teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects within budget. 

Skills & Experience: 

• Proven experience in budgeting and financial management within a project, programme, or portfolio environment. 
• Strong understanding of project accounting practices and financial reporting. 
• Experience in governance, risk, and compliance management in relation to financial management. 
• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory processes and regulatory accounting 
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. 
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong focus on ensuring financial accuracy and integrity. 
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, influence internal stakeholders and deal with external stakeholders. 
• Relevant qualifications in finance, commerce or related fields. 

Essential Requirements:  

•  You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. 

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Closing Date: Thursday. 24 April 2025 11:59pm AEST. 

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.  

For any further information please contact Angela.Nguyen@sydneywater.com.au 

Working at Sydney Water  

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.   

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world. 

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.  

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