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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Job Summary:

This role reports to the Deputy Country Controller and is responsible for the administration of the local card programs and processing of Australian payments. You will gain exposure to financial tasks such as preparing routine reports, office correspondence, tax related journal vouchers, and translating local legal ledgers. You will execute payment instructions, send payment confirmations, and support vendor supplier setup. Your assistance will help project accounting teams solve complex transaction queries and process issues.  

Major Responsibilities:

• Performing routine accounting and or transactional tasks 
• Requires process orientated decision making, like performing final invoice steps, in close coordination with internal teams and external parties 
• Prepares routine audit schedules and information 
• Preparing indirect tax returns for small entities 
• Acts as Petty Cash Custodian and prepares supporting transaction documents and replenishment forms 
• Prepares and submits accounting journal entries 
• Ensures financial processes for office teams are completed 
• Coordinates with Project accounting teams on transaction queries and processes issues 
• Executes local payment instructions including social security taxes, other government payments, petty cash funds, intercompany transfers and any payments requiring local bank execution 
• Sends payment confirmation to Accounts Payable payment coordinators 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in business/commerce with accounting subjects completed.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Eligible to commence CPA/CP programs.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and familiarity with annual financial disclosures.
• Ability to maintain quality and attention to detail, as well as organisational skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft suite, and ability to analyse financial data. 

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world’s toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of “One Team,” respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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