Consultant/Senior Consultant, Project Assurance (Commercial and Finance)

Company Description

Our Project and Program Delivery team strategically partner with our clients to increase their likelihood of success by addressing challenges in developing and delivering major infrastructure projects and program of work. We provide integrated project management, project controls, contract compliance and assurance advice using data-driven tools and methodologies and provide practical and reliable project support services.

Job Description

Forming part of the Project Assurance service line within the Project and Program Delivery team, you will play a key role in providing our clients with commercial and financial assurance on Australia’s major infrastructure projects. Specifically, this will include:

• Performing commercial and financial analysis of contractor bids as part of tender award evaluations.
• Working closely with client staff to understand systems, processes and controls in relation to delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Reviewing and auditing the design and operating effectiveness of key systems and processes to evaluate if project risks are managed effectively.
• Reviewing transaction and financial data from delivery Contractors and assess the effectiveness of commercial, financial and project controls systems and processes for compliance to contract agreements.
• Performing on-site reviews to assess the strengths of key governance processes and controls.
• Performing target cost reconciliations, project milestone and KPI/KRA reviews to finalise the financial position of a project on completion.

Your Opportunity 

Our Project Assurance team are leaders in delivering audit, assurance, control, and advisory services for major projects across transport (road and rail), energy, water, and social infrastructure sectors nationally.

This team provides a wide range of services and work with or between both the client and the contractors delivering major infrastructure projects and our team come from the following backgrounds: 

• Internal audit,
• External audit,
• Independent financial audit,
• Project assurance,
• Risk management,
• Contract assurance,
• Contracts Administration,
• Project Controls or,
• Project Cost Control.
   

How are you extraordinary?

You will bring recent experience in delivering client-side, government or advisory contract audit, contract assurance or control services across infrastructure projects or capital-intensive industries and:

• You have recent experience in providing contract assurance services or internal auditing across infrastructure projects or capital-intensive industries.
• You are passionate about giving project owners real-time, objective feedback on contractual compliance, financial control, cost management, project controls and other project risks.
• You can review programs of work, identify, and manage risks, support project procurement, understand approvals and can provide project updates to stakeholders.
• Understand and solve client problems and mitigating risks when delivering projects.
   

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

• Some experience in a project environment, across all stages from concept to delivery, in complex infrastructure programs or capital-intensive industries.
• The ability to prepare comprehensive reports and, present and engage with clients.
• Problem solving skills to tackle issues and reach conclusions.
• The ability to maintain client relationships and build a strong team culture.
• The ability to multitask and prioritise while having attention to detail.
• Previous consulting and/or advisory skills and experiences are favourable.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Economics are preferred; however, qualifications in Law, Engineering, Actuary, or related fields are also suitable.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!