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General information

Name
Project Accountant (Capital Investments)
Site / Location
Melbourne Support Centre
Ref #
12377822
Entity
Australia Post
Opening Date
03-Dec-2025
Suburb
Richmond
Work Type
Permanent Full Time

Description & Requirements

Help us deliver a better tomorrow

Australia Post is delivering for all Australians. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.  

 

About the opportunity  
Reporting to the Investment Portfolio Manager for Network Operations, you will manage financial analysis and oversight for approved projects within the Network Operations business unit. This includes budgeting, cost reporting and control, forecasting and assessing project profitability. A solid understanding of the end-to-end project execution process is essential.

 

You’ll also 

•   Participate in the regular end of month processes e.g. extracting information from SAP to provide to project managers  

•   Process journals for the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts where required

•   Review and advise on business cases and IEMs for new project submissions (project cost classifications, benefits etc) 

•   Carry out review of monthly Financial Reports with Project Managers to assist in accurate forecasting

•   Close out project accounts upon project completion and capitalise assets into Fixed Assets Register

•   Provide monthly business performance commentary and reporting to satisfy Enterprise reporting requirements and internal stakeholder business requirements

•   Investigate project variances to assist in variance commentary reporting to management

•   Drive continuous improvement, including preparation and maintenance of procedure documentation

•   Prepare and upload of budgets and forecasts into relevant systems

•   Compile information for internal and external auditors as required as well as any ad hoc reporting as required

 

About You 

  • Appropriate tertiary qualifications in finance and /or accounting or related discipline
  • Membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, or equivalent 
  • Strong business acumen, analytical, problem solving, data manipulation skills, including Excel  
  • Understanding of the Investment Management Lifecycle framework and associated Policy and Standard) and Project Management methodology and principles

 

How we’ll deliver for you  

  • Career Development: We offer opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you to build a rewarding career
  • Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support your personal and professional needs
  • Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees, providing resources and support to ensure a healthy and safe work environment

 

We’re delivering together 

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. 

 

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. 

We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au.

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