Finance Compliance and Audit Officer

The Project:

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels – the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031. The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Compliance and Audit Officer to join our Finance team and support the successful delivery of the T2D Project.

Reporting to the Project Finance Reporting Manager, you will play a key role in supporting project compliance, financial reporting and audit activities across the T2D Project.

This role will be responsible for preparing and coordinating monthly cost progress claims, managing internal and external audit requirements, monitoring compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and procedures.

Working closely with Finance, Procurement, Cost Control and project stakeholders, you will help ensure accurate financial reporting, effective audit outcomes and a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the project.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and coordinate accurate and timely monthly cost progress claims, ensuring all submissions are supported by appropriate documentation and approvals.

- Work closely with Finance, Procurement and Cost Control teams to gather, validate and reconcile financial information for cost claims.

- Coordinate internal and external audits, including managing documentation requests and responding to audit queries from stakeholders and external auditors.

- Monitor compliance with project agreements, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements and internal policies.

- Review audit findings, identify compliance risks and coordinate corrective actions through to completion.

- Identify opportunities for process improvement and develop procedures and tools to strengthen compliance and reporting practices.

- Prepare audit and compliance reports, maintaining accurate records, registers and supporting documentation within centralised systems such as SharePoint.

- Deliver training and provide guidance to project teams on compliance requirements, audit processes and best practices.

About You:

- Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.

- Experience in compliance, auditing, financial reporting or financial management, preferably within large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.

- Strong understanding of financial processes, compliance requirements and internal and external audit procedures.

- Experience preparing financial claims, reviewing supporting documentation and investigating discrepancies.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, assess information and recommend practical solutions.

- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and strict deadlines.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams, external auditors and project stakeholders.

- High attention to detail and accuracy when preparing financial claims, reports and compliance documentation.

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint and Power BI, with the ability to manage and analyse large volumes of information.

- Familiarity with project agreements, including PAA, and client requirements such as DIT will be highly regarded.

- Professional qualifications or certifications such as CPA or Certified Internal Auditor will be advantageous.

We Offer:

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success.

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.