Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Assistant to support our costing processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate data entry and analysis related to post-costings, including freight cost breakdowns, buy/sell prices and comparisons between pre-costings and post-costings. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, basic financial knowledge, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

This is a part-time role. The standard office hours at Protube Engineering is from 8am - 430pm Mondays to Fridays. Ideally, the candidate would be available at least 2 days a week.

We are located at 76 North Terrace, Kent Town, SA 5067 with plans to move to Totness, Mt Barker early 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform data entry for post-costings with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Conduct analysis of post-costings, with an ability to identify and explain variances

Compare pre-costings and post-costings, identify discrepancies, and highlight significant variances.

Review and interpret costing sheets critically to ensure all cost elements are captured correctly.

Update and maintain the costing summary sheet, ensuring all data is current and reconciled.

Collaborate with the team for clarification and validation of costing data.

Assist in generating costing reports for internal stakeholders as required.

Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with company procedures.

Other basic financial duties applies

Requirements:

Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Basic financial knowledge is essential.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet software.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Good communication and collaboration skills.

University students may apply.

Desirable Skills:

Prior experience in costing, accounts, or data analysis roles

If you're a self-motivated individual with an interest in financial analysis and a passion for accuracy, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic finance team.