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The Opportunity At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia’s energy future. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it with our customers and communities as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant to join our Finance team in Perth or Brisbane CBD office on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Project Accounting Leader you will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of a portfolio of Power and Gas development projects. This role ensures that all financial activities are accurately recorded, reported and aligned with project delivery requirements. You will work closely with project managers and other stakeholders, providing financial insights and analysis to support effective decision making across the projects pipeline. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working across diverse teams, and bring both technical depth and commercial insight to the table - we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate project budgets, forecasts and cost tracking. Prepare project financial reports, including variance analysis, cost to complete and cash flow projections. Monitor project expenditures, accruals and commitments to ensure alignment with approved budgets. Assist with project close-outs, ensuring all costs are reconciled and final financials are complete. Maintain general ledger systems and ensure integrity of financial data and controls. Maintain strong internal controls, audit trails, and secure financial systems. Capitalise assets in the fixed assets register in accordance with applicable policies and accounting standards when required. Your background Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (CA/CPA qualified or working towards desirable). Demonstrated experience in financial and/or management accounting within complex, fast-paced environments. Solid background in project accounting, including reporting and cost control. Strong proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Excel skills, with exposure to Power BI highly regarded. Working at APA At APA we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We’ll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life. We employ more than 2700 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day. We are APA APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business. We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $26 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia. And we own more than 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to households and businesses across every corner of Australia. As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we’re focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage. Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and offer them reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions. We are committed to securing Australia’s energy future by delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers and communities. Join our team and be part of securing Australia’s energy future. We’d love to hear from you. APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered. This vacancy works with critical APA data, systems or infrastructure and candidates are subject to background vetting (including Police checks) before & during employment. Role closes Sunday, 12 October 2025. Role Reference Number JR3202 APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will contact successful candidates after the closing date. At APA, our people are our most important asset. Our ~3,000 strong team manages all aspects of developing and running energy infrastructure, from right around Australia.We also have opportunities for graduates, apprentices and interns, in a number of fields across our sites and offices. We are committed to creating a work environment where people can discover and use their unique capabilities, perform at their best and contribute meaningfully to APA’s success. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition Team via the 'Introduce Yourself' feature. This way we can keep you informed of roles that may be of interest to you, as and when they arise.