Logo for Senior Project Accountant

Senior Project Accountant

Metro Tunnel Project
Melbourne, VIC
A$113,022 p/a
Accounting → Financial Accounting & Reporting
Full-time
On-site

Posted 4 days ago


Company description:

Metro Tunnel Project Office, Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (MTPO, VIDA) is the Victorian Government body responsible for the delivery of the Metro Tunnel. MTPO, VIDA is responsible for all aspects of the project, overseeing the final stages of construction, testing and commissioning to get ready for opening in 2025.

Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority comprises of Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP), Metro Tunnel Project (MTPO,VIDA), Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) and Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA).

Job description:

Closing Date: Monday 27 October 2025 at 11:59pm

Salary Range: $113,022.00 - $136,747.00

About Us

Employees at MTPO, VIDA have access to a wide variety of opportunities, with an extensive range of career and capability development programs designed to develop our team. We want you to grow, develop and learn with us. We want your work to provide you with a strong sense of purpose and achievement.
MTPO, VIDA has one of the most progressive wellbeing programs in the industry. We recognise that our people are critical to our ability to deliver projects and achieve key milestones and we understand that a holistic approach is required in engaging, satisfying, and retaining our people. Our vision is to build a safe and trusting environment that values and pursues balance and health and provides a strong platform for continuous development and high performance.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to support the Deputy Director, Finance and broader finance team to deliver high quality analysis and interrogation of financial data for a range of stakeholders. The incumbent will be responsible for building strong partnerships, collaboratively analysing the practical application of accounting and tax compliance requirements in a complex project environment, utilising data analytics applications to review the financial control environment and identify improvement opportunities and prepare timely and accurate financial and management reporting tailored to stakeholder expectations.

To view the Position Description Click Here.

Key Accountabilities

  • Proactively engage key internal stakeholders to deliver expert technical advice, provide management and ad hoc reporting, and drive strategic financial analysis.
  • Provide technical analysis on financial transactions to validate appropriate accounting classifications and tax treatment.
  • Plan and coordinate month end, mid-year and end of financial year financial accounting requirements including journal preparation, attestations and reporting.
  • Lead the development of training, procedures and templates that enhance authority financial compliance.
  • Support the Deputy Director, Finance in delivering financial and compliance reporting requirements.
  • Responsible for ongoing compliance review activities including cost capitalisation, and fixed asset management.
  • Engage with audit and assurance professionals on enquiries relating to financial reporting and integrity matters.
  • Utilise data analytics software to monitor and evaluate financial control effectiveness and support identification and implementation of control improvements.

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in a relevant Accounting, Finance or Business field is required.

What can we offer you?

  • an emphasis on work/life balance
  • High-performing team environment
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Personal & professional development opportunities
  • Committd to safety & wellbeing
  • Training & development opportunities

How to Apply

Please apply including a CV and cover letter. We want to know why you want to work for us, why you are intrested in the role, and how your skills, knowledge, experience align with the role. For a confidential discussion, please contact MTPO Recruitment [email protected].


About Metro Tunnel Project

Melbourne, VIC, Australia

This company does not have any further information provided at this time. We encourage you to research the company by searching for them to learn more about the company or role in question before applying.

Looking for More Opportunities?

Explore more jobs with upfront salary details that respect your worth.

Senior Team Member - Executive Support Team - International Command

Australian Federal Police

Melbourne, VIC
A$107,559-$118,673 p/a
Full-time
Hybrid

Senior Portfolio Adviser

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC

Melbourne, VIC
A$113,022 p/a
Full-time
Hybrid

Senior Programmer, Film & Screen Industry

Australian Centre for the Moving Image

Melbourne, VIC
A$113,022 p/a
Full-time
Hybrid

Senior Legal Adviser

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC

Melbourne, VIC
A$113,022 p/a
Full-time
Hybrid

Senior Legal Adviser

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC

Melbourne, VIC
A$113,022 p/a
Full-time
Hybrid

Senior Project Officer - WRR & EastLink Project

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC

Docklands, VIC
A$113,022 p/a
Full-time
Hybrid

Senior Forensic Mental Health Clinician

Forensicare

Traralgon, VIC
A$101,597-$123,916 p/a
Full-time
On-site

Senior Forensic Mental Health Clinician

Forensicare

Traralgon, VIC
A$101,597-$123,916 p/a
Full-time
On-site