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Lead Accountant

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We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our “One Team” value. 

In Australia, KBR employ over 1700 people with offices in each state. Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.

Creating a superb culture is also huge for us and a key part of our success and growth. Genuine collaboration across the business is integral to how we work. As a company KBR have created an open, inclusive organisation where people matter, are valued, and cared about. By joining KBR you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values.

The Opportunity

KBR have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant to join the Brisbane finance team. The role offers long term career development opportunities and will expose you to a range of projects across the Australian KBR business.

We are looking for a switched on, motivated individual with 5+ years of experience wanting to take the next step in their career to a more senior role. It is important that you have a strong technical accounting background with a good knowledge of accounting standards. With your solid skill set you will lead the accounting for one of the business streams within the business and partner with the business for success.

KBR is a rapidly growing engineering consultancy with a reputation for delivering some of the most complex engineering solutions in the world.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Manage the Project Accounting function for a business stream within the Infrastructure business, including accurate reporting for projects, identification and resolution of issues, analysis of costs and assistance to project teams where required

• Develop a partnership with key personnel within the business stream to assist the business to develop and achieve its goals. Provide value added financial services, analysis and support to the business stream, as required

• Assist the business to update its forecasts and budgets and to partner with the business to assist in meeting its goals.

• Completion of month end close processes, identification and resolution of issues, labour and other cost accounting analysis and preparation of management reports.

• Provide support throughout the project lifecycle, from the early stages of the bid process, through execution to project close out

• Actively support Joint Ventures by preparing financial statements, where required, and provide oversight to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures

• Support in providing information for the audit process and for the preparation of statutory accounts, as required.

• Balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, as required.

Who are you?

To be successful in this role you require 5+ years’ experience in a related field along with a degree qualification in Finance/accounting. You must have strong communication skills and experience with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics or other large ERP system an advantage

Other requirements include:

• Professional organisation membership – CA or CPA

• Strong IT skills and experience using Power BI and digital applications an advantage.

Who are we?

KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions Australia business offers a wide range of professional services to private and public sector clients delivering projects in both urban and remote environments across transport, water, environment, buildings and defence.

We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset that drives innovation within our business, for our customers and stakeholders. Our continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.

Find out more about us via these links:

IS Australia overview brochure:

https://kbr.foleon.com/is-australia/who-we-are/

At KBR, we value you – here’s how.

While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best.

Benefits include:

• Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.

• 20 Days of annual leave Leave per year + an additional day off every 4 weeks (33 days in total)

• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)

• Salary packaging and novated leases

• Paid professional membership fees

• Life/Health insurance discounts

• Employee stock purchase plans

• Paid parental leave

• Personal career development plans

• Growth and promotion opportunities

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure businesses. Apply now and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all the latest news and job opportunities.

KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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