About the role

  • Accountant responsible for financial oversight and compliance in fast-paced defence projects in Australia. Collaborating with teams to support accurate financial reporting and governance in critical national initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Financial Close & Compliance Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including review and upload of project journals, reconciliations, and validation of financial results
  • Partner with Project Controls to support variance analysis and ensure completeness and accuracy of project financial data
  • Deliver assigned SOX compliance activities and maintain supporting documentation to meet internal control requirements
  • Manage new project financial set-ups, collaborating with Project Controls and Master Data teams to ensure accurate configuration and timely activation
  • Maintain accountability for Balance Sheet Kart reconciliations, ensuring variances are investigated and resolved within reporting timelines
  • Provide support to weekly and monthly reporting cycles to enable business performance visibility
  • Assist with internal and external audit processes, including preparation of supporting schedules and responses to information requests
  • Support SOX testing and compliance activities as required
  • Act as a finance partner to Project Controls and Functional Leads, supporting understanding of financial outcomes and drivers
  • Facilitate monthly variance review discussions with Functional Leads, providing insight and highlighting areas requiring attention
  • Contribute to the annual budget and forecast processes, including data preparation, validation, and system uploads
  • Provide cross-coverage and support to team members during peak periods or leave, including exposure to AR/AP activities
  • Undertake additional reporting and ad-hoc tasks as required to support team and business priorities

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or certification in a related field (required)
  • Previous experience in Defence Industry (desirable)
  • CPA/CA Accredited, or studying towards (required)
  • Experience using CostPoint & Power BI (desirable)
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Well-developed communication and time management skills
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to obtain AGSVA security clearance (minimum Baseline)

Benefits

  • A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Paid Reservist leave
  • Income protection
  • Corporate rewards
  • Salary packaging/Novated leasing
  • Discounted employee stock purchase plans
  • Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
  • Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

Job title

Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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