Program Accountant

• Tier 1 Construction & Utilities contractor

• Permanent role with career progression

• Be rewarded & recognised for the ‘Good Work’ you do!

A rare opportunity to join a business that has been in operation for 90+ years and is focused on creating, connecting and caring for communities.

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

• Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, the Australian Water Association, WaterAid, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.

• Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.

• Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, and Black Dog Institute, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.

• Do we offer a ‘competitive’ salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

What’s on offer?

We are seeking an experienced and energetic Program Accountant to complement our existing team and support our expanding long-term program of works in the Victorian Utilities sector. Based in Lynbrook, you will be part of a dedicated team delivering a diverse portfolio of multidisciplined projects, including earthworks, treatment plants, large-scale pipelines, pump stations and concrete structures.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to advance your career, working alongside seasoned industry professionals on varied and impactful projects. In addition to competitive remuneration, you’ll benefit from ongoing professional development, including on-the-job skill-building and coaching, ensuring you grow your expertise within our dynamic organisation.

In this role you'll be responsible for:

• Coordination of weekly and monthly reporting of project financial performance including cost to date forecast, cost to complete forecast, revenue and forecast margin

• Preparation and ongoing maintenance of program resource and plant costing rates and fixed-asset register

• Manage compliance with Head Contract financial accounting processes and procedures

• Lead project and program financial auditing with internal stakeholders, client and external auditors and implement actions arising from audit findings

• Liaise with Project Managers & Contract Administrators regarding head contract and subcontractor claims management and establishment of accounts with suppliers

• Preparation, reconciliation and maintenance of financial processes and reporting including but not limited to balance sheets, P&L, accounts payable and receivable.

How you'll connect to the role:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering/Accounting or similar and a minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting / contract administration

• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and experience with JDE software (advantageous), but not essential

• Experience in ensuring costs control is managed to meet client & internal requirements

• Ability to maintain ongoing review of the project status & advise where corrective actions are required

• Demonstrable experience in developing and maintaining interactions and relationships with internal and external key stakeholders

• Adopting and driving Fulton Hogan’s Living Safely 2.0 Culture.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position. If you’re not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that’s okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.