Asset Accounting Officer
- Support accounting and reporting for infrastructure assets, including capitalisation of completed capital works projects.
- Review project financial data, prepare journals and reports, and assist with asset accounting reconciliations using Oracle systems.
- Liaise with project and operational teams and contribute financial analysis and problem-solving in a six-month, full-time assignment.
Asset Accounting Officer
Asset Accounting Officer
Temporary Contract | East Perth | 6-Month Assignment
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Asset Accounting Officer to join a large and well-established WA State Government organisation based in East Perth. This 6-month temporary assignment will see you supporting a high-performing finance team with infrastructure asset accounting and capital project financial management.
Your new role
Reporting into the Finance Services team, you will play a key role in supporting the accounting and reporting of significant infrastructure assets. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing capitalisation documentation for completed infrastructure capital works projects
- Liaising with Project Managers to obtain project close-out and road infrastructure data
- Reviewing project financial information within Oracle Projects and asset capitalisation systems
- Assisting with infrastructure asset accounting activities and reconciliations
- Preparing project journals, general ledger journals and financial reports within Oracle
- Supporting the finance team with analysis and problem-solving activities relating to asset accounting processes
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- A solid understanding of accounting principles and practices
- Experience in financial analysis, investigation and problem solving
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to work collaboratively with operational and project teams
- Previous experience using Oracle ERP systems will be highly regarded
- Prior experience within a large corporate or government environment will be beneficial
What you'll get in return
- Six-month temporary contract with potential for extension
- Full-time hours (37.5 hours per week)
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a respected State Government organisation
- Convenient East Perth location
- Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and asset accounting projects
What you need to do now
If you're an experienced accounting professional with a background in asset accounting, project accounting or financial reporting and are looking for your next contract opportunity, please apply now or contact the Hays Finance team for a confidential discussion.
Please note: This role is based in East Perth and requires attendance on site
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