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AccountingFinancial Accounting
About the job
Requirements
CA or CPA qualification, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification, together with a tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of experience across accounting and finance functions, including senior leadership responsibilities.
Strong technical accounting knowledge, including Australian Accounting Standards Board requirements, International Financial Reporting Standards, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements.
Proven experience managing audits, governance frameworks, and financial control environments.
Manage accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, revenue recognition, and cost accounting functions.
Maintain and strengthen financial controls, governance frameworks, accounting policies, and procedures across the Group.
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records and reporting.
Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and business performance.
Lead, mentor, and develop the central finance team, building a high-performance culture focused on execution and accountability.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, reporting processes, controls, and operational efficiencies.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across the Group.
Work closely with business unit finance leads to ensure consistency in financial practices, reporting standards, and governance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, banking institutions, advisers, and internal stakeholders.
Represent DCOH in accordance with the Code of Conduct while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, professionalism, and high performance.
Desired Qualifications
Experience within construction, property development, hospitality, or project-based environments is highly regarded.
WHO WE ARE
Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors.
We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence.
With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on-site execution.
Driven by a commitment to Building Better, DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.
About the opportunity
This Darwin-based role will provide financial leadership across the DCOH Group, overseeing financial reporting, governance, financial operations, compliance, and risk management. Reporting directly to the CFO and leading a finance team, you will support the CFO and business leaders to drive financial performance, strengthen controls, and support informed strategic decision-making.
WHO YOU ARE
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent postgraduate qualification) with a tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
Minimum 10 years’ experience across accounting and finance functions, including senior leadership responsibilities
Strong technical accounting knowledge, including AASB, IFRS, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements
Proven experience managing audits, governance frameworks, and financial control environments
Demonstrated experience overseeing banking, cashflow management, and financial risk activities
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities
Experience within construction, property development, hospitality, or project-based environments highly regarded
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Managing the group month-end and year-end close processes, delivering timely consolidated reporting packs, and statutory financial statements.
Manage accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, revenue recognition, and cost accounting functions
Maintain and strengthen financial controls, governance frameworks, accounting policies, and procedures across the Group
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records and reporting
Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and business performance
Leading, mentoring, and developing the central finance team, building a high-performance culture focused on execution and accountability.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, reporting processes, controls, and operational efficiencies
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across the Group
Work closely with business unit finance leads to ensure consistency in financial practices, reporting standards, and governance
Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, banking institutions, advisers, and internal stakeholders
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, professionalism, and high performance while representing DCOH in accordance with the Code of Conduct
Why Join DCOH?
The Opportunity
Senior leadership role with broad business exposure
Influence strategic decision-making across multiple business units
Career growth within a growing organisation
Business & Industry Exposure
Diversified business across construction, development, hospitality, and property
Exposure to complex, multi-entity operations
Culture & Workplace
Join a Great Place to Work® Certified organisation
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Innovative business powered by contemporary technology and efficient processes
Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of finance systems, controls, and reporting capabilities
Lifestyle & Relocation
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
Enjoy the Darwin lifestyle with the Territory at your doorstep
Stunning waterfronts and year-round outdoor living
Easy commuting with minimal traffic
Strong work-life balance
WHAT’S NEXT
If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and cover letter which describes who you are and addresses the criteria detailed above.