Overview
Join to apply for the Senior Management Accountant role at BAE Systems Australia. This position is based at the Osborne Shipyard in South Australia, with flexible work arrangements including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
Key responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly reports of actuals and variances against budget and previous forecast in an accurate and timely manner
- Review and challenge the appropriateness of forecasts/spend to date and develop corrective action plans with them and ensure these are followed up
- Review and challenge the annual budgets submitted by function or line of business for realistic achievability and strategic alignment, applicable to P&L; and Balance Sheet
- Assist in all financial reporting for the Line of Business (LoB)
- Provide support to Accounting Manager in the facilitation, consolidation and the preparation of the Integrated Business Plan information
- Develop and maintain qualified finance relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide relevant financial advice to all functions and follow up any financial queries the functions raise
- Assist in ensuring compliance with Accounting standards and internal financial policies, including investigating implications and advising on how the business should account for items
- Provide support with both internal and external audit requirements
- Assist in ad-hoc decision support requirements
About You
- Degree qualification as well as professional CA, CIMA or CPA qualification
- Excellent knowledge of budgeting and cost analysis, and a strong understanding of financial and management accounting practices
- Ability to influence individuals and teams across multiple business areas to shape and implement business requirements
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management
- Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and/or external stakeholders in a way which generates business benefit whilst maintaining key relationships
- Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for a variety of audiences
- Up to date knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Australian International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS)
- Intermediate MS Office skills, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Eligibility for a Negative Vetting Level 1 Defence security clearance
About Us
We are Australia\'s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, and we value an inclusive culture that fosters a sense of belonging and allows you to bring your unique talents to work.
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Additional information
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. For more information about our benefits, flexibility and recruitment process, please visit:
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📌 Senior Management Accountant
🏢 BAE Systems Australia
📍 Adelaide