Project Accountant

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

 Do interesting work that MATTERS

 ENJOY what you do

 GROW your career

 Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

Are you drawn to the idea of collaborating with a team that is trusted and valued? This opportunity invites you not only to become part of a leading employer but to be embraced by a team that fosters a nurturing culture and atmosphere, allowing you to flourish whilst providing flexibility to manage life outside of work.

We have a great opportunity for a Project Accountant to join our Strategic Surveillance team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the Project and/ or Finance Manager in maintaining the integrity and transparency of financial data to facilitate planning and decision making for the project.

This role is based at our Edinburgh Parks office in Adelaide.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia such as a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide detailed, accurate and relevant reporting and commentary by the specified deadlines on forecasts, budget and cash flow to the project team, central finance group and corporate staff.
• Complete compliance to corporate guidelines, policies and procedures as well as accounting standards and legislation
• Improve processes used to calculate accurate, timely and efficient reporting of the financial results for the project (e.g. streamline month-end process)
• Collaborate with the project controls group on job ledger issues
• Prepare journals for project accruals and adjustments
• Manage the accruals process prepare and review reconciliation process between job and general ledger

KEY CRITERIA:

• Degree qualification as well as professional CA, CIMA or CPA qualification
• Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Australian International Framework of Reporting Standards
• An understanding of ongoing billing processes, maintenance and monitoring, including incorporating changes resulting from Contract Change Proposal's
• Experience with Month-end reporting activities
• An ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and members of the broader finance team
• Ability to use good written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with a wide range of project stakeholder
• High literacy and numeracy 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
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining 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 we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our 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 whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

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, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

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:

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. Further information regarding security clearances.