Project Accountant
We are seeking a skilled Project Accountant to join our team. This role will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and transparency of financial data, supporting the planning and decision-making processes for projects.
Job Description:
* Preparing journals for project accruals and adjustments
* Managing the accruals process and preparing and reviewing reconciliation processes between job and general ledger
* Assisting with the preparation of the project annual budget, quarterly re-forecast and monthly rolling forecast
* Operating, maintaining and improving budgeting and forecasting processes for the project
* Preparing the fortnightly project cash flow submission
* Providing financial inputs and commentary into the monthly contract status report (CSR)
* Maintenance of the project ledger in conjunction with the project controls group
* Assisting with Oracle queries from the project
* Ongoing billing processes, maintenance, and monitoring, including incorporating changes resulting from Contract Change Proposal's (CCP's)
* Bank guarantees administration (in conjunction with the Commercial Group)
* Milestone schedule maintenance and monitoring, including incorporating changes resulting from Contract Change Proposal's (CCP's)
* Month-end reporting activities
* Preparation of financial reports
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* CA or CPA qualification
* Previous project accounting experience, ideally within a large corporation
* Growth mindset – ability to work confidently in changing environments
* Ability to use good written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with a wide range of project stakeholders
* High literacy and numeracy skills
* Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Australian International & Framework of Reporting Standards (AIFRS)
* Strong organisational and high attention to detail skills
* Exposure to Oracle ERP desirable
* Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Eligibility for a Negative Vetting Level 1 Defence security clearance
Benefits:
Join a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing. Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings. We know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place where everyone can make the most of their unique talents and be their best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you.
Others:
BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit
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