Project Accountant

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Project Accountant

Work Location: Perth 

Roster: Monday to Friday

In this role, you will support the projects team within FFI’s Green Energy business unit. You will be responsible for day-to-day project accounting in close liaison with cost controllers and other Project team members. You will be part of a newly formed, dynamic and exciting team supporting the global energy transition. To be successful in this role, you will need to be a quick but critical thinker, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform the month-end financial statement close (FSC) process for various Green Energy projects across multiple jurisdictions
• Deliver accurate and timely financial and management reporting to stakeholders, including the provision of insightful analytical commentary
• Provide support for the preparation of robust quarterly financial forecasts and annual budgets
• Oversee project cash forecasting processes
• Ensure the accuracy of accounting in accordance with Group Accounting Policies under IFRS. Raise technical accounting considerations in a timely manner
• Prepare papers to document accounting treatment of transactions
• Contribute to the design, implementation and ongoing monitoring of process and system improvements
• Actively promote a safe working environment

Qualifications and skills required:

• Minimum 5 years of projects accounting experience
• SAP and PIMs experience is preferred. Experience with Power BI and/or Anaplan will be well regarded
• Good understanding of IFRS
• Advanced Excel skills are essential
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• CA or CPA qualified

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified