Senior Project Accountant

Business Unit: Cubic Defense Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com. Job Details: Job Summary: This position is responsible for financial elements of delegated APAC Projects/Services Contracts, Incumbents of this role will work across the Commercial, Engineering, Project Management, Bids & Proposals and Finance functions, providing all manner of financial based support. The role will continuously work towards improving both the quality and depth of the financial/non-financial information made available to the senior management team, enabling informed decision making. This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and appropriate decision-making authority. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Business partner with Program Management or ServicesPrepare project financials for approval byEffectively communicate with stakeholders including program management/services, contracts managers and engineering regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billingAssess and pursue opportunities for maximization of project’s financial performanceResearch any financial discrepancies that arise from in depth variance analysisLiaise with Project Managers and relevant program CAMs to monitor program risks and opportunities including maintaining the financial risk register on a monthly basis.Assist in internal and external audit requirements; this may include ad-hoc analysisPerform additional assignments, as directedMaintain project numbers, budgets, ETC’s and other project information in ERP SystemLiaise with project and production manager to ensure that all project costs are controlled in a timely mannerLiaise with intercompany contacts to ensure accurate and timely financial information is included in the project forecastsPrepare monthly project reports and analysis in accordance with the timetablePrepare billings related to the portfolio of projects in conjunction with the contracts and projects teamsKeep the projects team informed and advise on billings, retentions, debtors and cash flow relating to individual projectsLiaise with financial accounting where required and ensure that queries are followed upAssist in the preparation of claims and variations including cost models and pricing schedulesAssist in reviewing and generating bid summaries for accuracy and compliance with company rates and mark upsMeet with Project Managers prior to the monthly review meetings to agree project status including contract values and estimates to completionPrepare reports for and attend weekly and monthly project review meetingsAssist FP&A with the co-ordination & preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets for CubicWork with and support the learning and development of more junior members of the teamAssist in the compliance with Sarbanes-OxleyEscalate appropriately any known variances or problems of significance that may affect the outcome of a projectLiaise with Project Planners, ensuring the reported financial status of the project is in line with the planned operational view General Duties and Responsibilities: Comply with Cubic’s Quality Management SystemComply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and proceduresComply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of the organisationsComply with Cubic Human Resources ProceduresOther duties as requested Minimum Job Requirements: Qualifications Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in an Accounting or Business discipline from a tertiary InstitutionCA /CPA /CIMA Qualified Skills/Experience/Knowledge Essential: Demonstrated 5 years of project accounting or management accounting experience in a project or services environmentKnowledge and understanding of a project or services-based environmentAbility to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skillsAbility to present financial information to Senior and Executive ManagementAbility to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completionProficient with Microsoft Office including advanced excel skills Desirable: Experience in SAP and PrimaveraExperience in technology industryExperience in Earned Value Reporting Personal Qualities Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively interface with employees at all levelsBe ambitiousBe enthusiasticBe self-motivatedHave strong attention to detailHave the ability to prioritize their workload Condition of Employment: Successful outcome of a National Police Check The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need. Worker Type: Employee