Project Accountant

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* Employment Type:

** Permanent full time  
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* Hours:

** 76 hours per fortnight
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* Location:

** Richmond head office, hybrid option after orientated
** Upload with Application:
** Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
** Contact:
** Felicity Mayne (Finance Manager)  
** Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.*
* ** Where there’s care, there’s You.
** For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.  

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.  
** At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.*
* ** To do that, we need you.*
* ** Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.*
* ** About the opportunity
** We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Project Accountant to join our Group Finance team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the end‑to‑end financial management of key projects across the organisation, ensuring strong governance, accurate reporting, and valuable commercial insights for Project Managers and senior stakeholders. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting Mercy Health’s capital program, budgeting processes, and broader financial operations.

This role will also provide the opportunity to contribute to vehicle leasing oversight, capital expenditure monitoring, and various Group Finance initiatives as required.
** Key Responsibilities*
* * Manage the end‑to‑end financial processes for assigned projects, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
* Monitor and track capital expenditure, ensuring alignment with organisational policies and approved budgets.
* Oversee vehicle leasing processes, including financial analysis, contract tracking, and timely reporting.
* Ensure strong financial governance, including compliance with Mercy Health’s financial policies and accounting standards.
* Prepare and deliver accurate, timely financial reports for Project Managers, executives, and other key stakeholders.
* Provide financial support and guidance to project teams to enable effective decision‑making.
* Partner with the Finance Manager on budgeting cycles, month‑end tasks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and Group Finance activities as required.
** What you’ll bring
** You are an organised and analytical finance professional who enjoys working across diverse projects and partnering closely with operational teams. You bring strong attention to detail, a problem‑solving mindset, and the confidence to present financial insights to stakeholders at all levels.  To thrive in this role, you will have:
* Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
* CPA/CA qualification or working toward it (preferred)
* Demonstrated experience in project accounting, management accounting, or similar roles
* Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure, and financial governance
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Proficiency with financial systems and advanced Excel skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines  You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
* A current Police Record Check   Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.  
** Apply now
** Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.  
* We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their…