Project Accountant
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BAE Systems Australia
We have a great opportunity for a Project Accountant to join our Maritime Sustainment team. In this role, you will support the Maritime Sustainment Finance Lead in establishing and maintaining robust financial functions. You will ensure the integrity and transparency of all financial data, which is critical for effective planning and strategic decision-making.
This role can be based at our Garden Island or Liverpool Street offices in Sydney.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia such as a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
Principal Accountabilities
Supporting delivery of financial performance and building business knowledge and acumen
Acting as a trusted finance business partner within the program and cross-functional teams
Supporting delivery of project reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end, annual budgets, customer accrual reporting, weekly cashflow, Integrated Business Plan and bi-annual Commonwealth estimates
Supporting inputs into monthly Contract Status Reporting and Sales & Margin Trading Plans
Analytical review activities for reporting & planning, ensuring accuracy and integrity of all financial information presented to support informed decision making
Providing in-depth advice on intricate and challenging financial issues
Contributing to the improvement and enhancement of the data that we use and the information that we share with key stakeholders
Upholding a strong governance culture, including compliance with Finance Policies, Accounting Standards and customer contractual requirements
Key Criteria
Degree qualification as well as professional CA, CIMA or CPA qualification
A curious mind and the ability to think critically and challenge the status quo
Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience of adapting these styles to audiences at varying organisational levels
Previous experience working in a project environment would be highly regarded but not essential
Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs to time and quality
High literacy and numeracy skills
MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Australian International Framework of Reporting Standards (AIFRS)
Exposure to Oracle ERP or similar desirable
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
We believe in hiring for potential; if you don't meet every criterion, we still encourage you to apply.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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.
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.
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