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The project environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative and governance-led, with strong interface management across public and private sector stakeholders.\nAbout the Opportunity\nWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the delivery of this nationally significant infrastructure project.\nThis role is critical in providing financial and accounting support across the project, ensuring accurate financial management, reporting, forecasting and compliance with project, joint venture, statutory and corporate requirements. You will work closely with finance, commercial and operational teams to support effective cost control, cash flow management and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.\nProject Accountant\nReporting to the AFC Director, the Project Accountant is responsible for supporting project financial and accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial records, reporting and forecasting in accordance with project requirements and company policies.\nYou will play a key role in monitoring costs, commitments and accruals, supporting joint venture reporting, managing financial reconciliations and providing timely financial analysis to support project decision-making and commercial outcomes.\nKey Responsibilities\nManage project financial and accounting activities in accordance with applicable accounting standards, project requirements and company policies\nEnsure project financial records accurately reflect costs, commitments, assets, liabilities and project performance\nPrepare 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