Overview
Be among the first to apply for a Senior Project Accountant opportunity with BAE Systems Australia. Join the Strategic Surveillance team and support the Accounting Manager in maintaining the financial functions within the project to ensure integrity and transparency of financial data for planning and decision-making. This role is based in our Edinburgh Parks office in SA with flexible work arrangements available.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation and review of monthly project reporting, including Contract Status Reviews (CSR's), Business Unit Reviews (BUR's), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR's), Project Status Reports (PSR's), Project Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flows, Work in Progress (WIP) management and cost and revenue accruals and Monthly Management Review (MMR) reporting
* Preparation and review of variance reporting versus prior forecasts and budgets
* Preparation and review of project reconciliations
* Improve processes used to calculate accurate, timely and efficient reporting of the financial results for the project
* Business partnering with stakeholders to coordinate finance inputs into the monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) process
* Oversee Foreign Exposure (FX) management and hedging to minimise FX exposure
* Operate, maintain and improve budgeting and forecasting processes for the project
* Review fortnightly Cash Flow forecasts
* Oversee project billing
* Ensure compliance with corporate guidelines, policies and procedures as well as accounting standards and legislation
* Provide support to Finance Team and Accounting Manager as required
* Provide input into project risk management process and maintenance of the finance risks and opportunities register
* Drive ongoing improvement in finance and project processes
About You
* Degree qualification as well as professional CA, CIMA or CPA qualification
* Demonstrated experience in a finance related role
* Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and the broader finance team
* Well-developed self-management skills and ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High literacy and numeracy skills
* Advanced MS Office skills, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and IFRS
* Exposure to Oracle ERP desirable
* Previous experience in a large project environment (desirable)
* Eligibility for a Negative Vetting Level 1 Defence security clearance
* ITAR considerations may apply and nationality could be a factor in suitability
About Us
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about wellbeing. Our people are diverse, and we value the variety of perspectives this brings. We are committed to an inclusive culture and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and from all backgrounds.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected to a global team with opportunities to explore various career paths. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) may apply and nationality may be a factor in determining suitability.
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