Position Title Senior Project Accountant
Location Sydney CBD
Reports To Finance Manager
Direct Reports Accounts Payable Officer
About Beetaloo Energy
Beetaloo Energy Australia Limited (ASX: BTL) is an ASX-listed oil and gas company focused on the
exploration and development of onshore shale gas assets in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Sub-basin and McArthur Basin.
With key developments such as the Carpentaria Pilot Project, the company is positioning itself as a major player in Australia’s energy future. As operations expand, we are building a high-performing finance team to support increasingly complex project and commercial activities.
Key Accountabilities
Project Accounting & Financial Management
- Own and maintain project cost ledgers across multiple active projects
- Lead month-end close activities relating to project accounting
- Prepare and deliver monthly project financial reports, including budget vs actual analysis
- Develop, monitor and challenge cost-to-complete forecasts
- Track commitments and ensure accurate cost allocation across projects
Accounts Payable Oversight
- Review and oversee the processing of invoices from consultants and suppliers
- Provide guidance and supervision to the Accounts Payable Officer (once appointed)
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate coding of project-related expenditure
Reporting & Analysis
- Support and contribute to finance reporting packs for senior stakeholders
- Provide clear insights into project performance, risks, and cost drivers
- Partner with the Finance Manager and operational teams to support decision-making
- Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities across projects
Process Improvement & Systems
- Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable finance processes and controls
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives as project complexity and volume increase
- Support system enhancements and improved reporting capability
Ad Hoc & Strategic Support
- Provide support to the CFO and VP Finance on ad hoc analysis and projects
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function
- Assist with half-year and year-end audits
Role Requirements
Skills & Experience - essential:
- Strong technical accounting capability with a solid understanding of capitalisation principles and project cost management
- Proven experience in project accounting, including cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in ERP systems
- Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Skills & Experience – highly regarded:
- CA/CPA qualified (or near completion)
- Experience in oil & gas, energy, mining, construction or other capital-intensive industries
- Exposure to an ASX-listed environment
- Experience working within a growing or evolving finance function
Personal Attributes:
- High attention to detail with strong accuracy and ownership mindset
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear, meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused
- Commercially minded with a strong focus on continuous improvement
- Happy to be hands-on in an initially manual environment during a time of rapid growth and upskilling
- Effective time management, to complete tasks promptly
- Excellent written and oral communication and collaboration skills.
- Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to build good relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Ability to prioritise and multitask
Internal Stakeholders:
- CFO
- VP Finance
- Finance Manager
- Operations and Project Teams
External Stakeholders:
- Suppliers and customers
- External auditors and consultants
Pay: $108,206.74 – $156,363.63 per year
Work Location: In person
