Project Accountant

ASC is Australia's submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy's Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats' service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation's nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia's history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia's national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Exciting opportunity supporting a new team based in Henderson, WA.  Reporting to the Finance Manager, as the Project Accountant - you will be responsible for managing financial performance of the SSN sustainment program.  Delivering value added services to stakeholders through accurate, timely financial performance and project costs information and financial guidance in support of project delivery and decision-making.  They Operate in a complex contract environment with funding limits at activities level and expense level (matrix form) and in an open book arrangement with the customer.

This is a heavily business partnering focused role that requires strong analytical skill and a good communicator with advanced interpersonal skills who can build and maintain strong working relationships with Key Stakeholders which include the cost account managers, capability managers, project/program managers and the Executive.

Responsibilities:

• Program Reporting, Budgeting and Analysis

• Business partnering with a range of different stakeholders

• Managing with overseas secondment of labour

• Invoicing and debtor management

• Ensuring correct application of indexation, forex in relation to contracts

• Monthly program forecasting

• Monthly reconciliations and review of accuracy of information

• Ad-hoc Contract support and analysis

• Support to External and Customer Audits (including annual contract true-up's)

• Program Cash flow management

About you

You will be required to operate with a reasonable degree of autonomy, drive and self-motivation.  This is a new environment requiring your ability and experience to develop, set up processes and dashboards:

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce or Accounting. Full membership (or part qualified) in ASCPA, ICA, CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification with significant post-membership experience.

• Demonstrated ability in financial planning and analysis supporting project teams

• Advanced Excel skills together with Power BI knowledge preferred

• Experience with overseas secondment of labour

• Ability to understand, analyse and communicate financial results of the business operations and financial consequences

• Ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of different audiences

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Sound working knowledge of ERP systems

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.

• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.

• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.

• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.

• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.

• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.

• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.

• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.

• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC's 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia's defence industry. The company's work on Australia's nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.