Specialist, Project Financial Management

Job Description Just imagine your future with us… At Aurecon we see the future through a very different lens. Do you? Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future? Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are. Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity. The purpose of the Specialist, Project Financial Management is to provide support in managing client engagements throughout the project lifecycle. Offers a wide array of support to management being the central point of project management, time tracking, invoicing, resource planning, business intelligence, and collaboration tools used by many project teams. Be able to add value to the company by introducing solutions can provide visibility into performance metrics such as revenue, cost, utilization, and profit margins. We know the work we do is vital in assisting Aurecon's business globally. Here are the key things you will do to ‘bring ideas to life’. What will you do? Central point for the set-up within Workday of all Revenue generating project Set up and maintenance of non-revenue projects (Capital, Administration, and Business Development) (SLA – Turnaround time within 24 hours) Perform end-to-end process of project setting up and maintenance of both Revenue and Non-Revenue generating project in Workday throughout project lifecycle Liaise with ANZ Project Accountants to ensure project set up or update requests are correct & appropriate documentation is supplied Management of Project Hierarchies within workday Assist in generating client invoices and ensure all invoices are accurate Close projects in Workday as required, including balancing of budget & revenue to billed amount Ensure compliance to Aurecon internal policy and Delegation of Authority Ensure data integrity and accurate financial information is maintained in ERP during project life cycle via exception reporting & data updates as required Periodic management of the project population and administration of project closure on at least an annual basis Assist in month end Revenue Recognition processing Maintenance of time periods within Workday Time Tracking Maintenance of process to complete timesheet on a weekly basis Reporting to the business of time analysis for action (unrecorded time, over utilization, underutilization Participate in 6 monthly regression testing of Workday Financials platform to ensure system integrity with these regular updates Liaise with Workday IT support team for emerging and known issues within workday business processes relating to Projects and Time Tracking In conjunction with Workday IT Support Aurecon Project Teams and Aurecon Finance teams with general queries relating to Workday Projects and Workday Time Tracking Other ad-hoc tasks that may be assigned by the stakeholders and PSA Team Lead and Finance Shared Services Manager Firstly, strong sense of responsibility, flexibility, and adaptability to varying request. Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills. And as part of a new team, you will have the opportunity to shape this role and have input into how we evolve it over time to WOW our employees and make an even bigger impact on the world. You will also need the following capabilities: Qualifications (Required) 3+ years of experience in a similar role  Relevant Accounting qualification required and/or part way through studying CPA or CA qualification Accounting background is an advantage Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) Good oral/written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office applications Background or experience in Workday Financial system is an added advantage Experience in a global Shared Services organization in a commercial environment is a definite advantage Our Aurecon Attributes describe the types of people we bring together for clients. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you. Finally, we value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you? About us We’ve re-imagined engineering. Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it! For a start, our clients’ ideas drive what we do. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world’s most complex challenges. And through a range of unique creative processes and skills, we work to re-imagine, shape and design a better future. We listen deeply and intently, which helps us see opportunities, possibilities and potential that others can’t. Think engineering. Think again. Want to know more? You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Aurecon by visiting the careers section of our website. If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. Apply now!