Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant | Melbourne

Join Australia's leading marine services company and help drive project performance and commercial outcomes

Bhagwan Marine is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join our Melbourne team. Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the CFO, you will play a key role in project costing, forecasting, financial reporting and business performance analysis across a diverse portfolio of marine and subsea projects.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project financials within Dynamics 365.
• Preparing project and monthly profit & loss reporting.
• Partnering with Project Managers on forecasting, cost control and project performance.
• Investigating project variances and providing commercial insights.
• Supporting client billing, claims and revenue recognition processes.
• Issue EOM and EOFY information to HQ finance team, including revenue, cost and WIP accrual.
• Reviewing regional financial performance and recommending improvements.
• Driving continuous improvement in financial and operational processes.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• CA or CPA qualification (essential).
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Cost Accountant, Project Accountant or similar role.
• Strong project accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using SharePoint.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines and work autonomously.

Why Join Bhagwan Marine?

• Australia's largest listed marine solutions company.
• Diverse and challenging project environment.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Career development opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package.

About Bhagwan Marine

Bhagwan Marine is Australia’s largest listed marine solutions company operating across the offshore energy, subsea, ports and inshore and emerging defence sectors. We operate a diverse, multi-functional fleet equipped to support a wide range of marine operations across Australia.

Apply now to join a growing business where your expertise will directly influence project and operational success.