About the Role: An exciting opportunity exists within a leading healthcare organisation based in Sydney CBD, seeking a Project Accountant to join their finance team. This role will see you play a key part in supporting project accounting and financial management across a complex healthcare environment. With a strong focus on SAP, you will help enhance system processes, improve data integrity, and support the delivery of accurate and meaningful financial insights that directly support clinical and operational decision-making. You’ll be joining a purpose-driven organisation operating in a fast-paced and evolving healthcare sector, where accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement are critical.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilise SAP to manage project accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions
- Support the maintenance and improvement of financial systems and processes within a healthcare environment
- Perform reconciliations, variance analysis, and budget tracking across projects and cost centres
- Assist with month-end and reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls
- Partner with operational, clinical, and corporate stakeholders to support financial understanding and decision-making
- Identify inefficiencies in processes and contribute to system and process improvements
- Develop clear and insightful financial reporting for management and leadership teams
- Stay up to date with SAP functionality and best practice to optimise system use
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Experience in a Project Accountant or similar role (healthcare or complex organisation experience highly regarded)
- Strong SAP experience (essential)
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders (including clinical teams)
- Proactive, process-improvement mindset
- CA/CPA qualified or working towards (desirable)
A well-established and respected healthcare organisation committed to delivering high-quality services to the community. The culture is collaborative, purpose-driven, and focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and strong governance.
How to Apply
To apply online, please click the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Laura Ruddlesden at lruddlesden@sharpandcarter.com.au or on 0488 756 943.
