Financial Accountant at Anduril Industries

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax Compliance, Vendor Management, Oracle Fusion, ERP Systems, Process Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Excel, GST Returns, Month-End Close, Audit Activities

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. THE TEAM: Are you a highly motivated and experienced Financial Accountant ready to make a significant impact within a rapidly growing defense technology company? We're building a world-class finance team in Australia and are seeking an individual with a strong foundation in Accounts Payable. This role is primarily focused on ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of all accounts payable transactions for our Australia operations, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and optimizing our transactional processes. While your core initial responsibilities will centre around accounts payable, you will also assist and contribute to broader general accounting support – including financial reporting, tax compliance, and other general accounting matters – as part of our wider team. This position is designed to build a strong foundation in accounts payable within our fast-paced environment, with future opportunities for growth and development into broader finance and accounting areas as the business expands and your capabilities evolve. The ideal candidate will be able to support the hyper growth of our business and will therefore need to be comfortable and experienced, moving at an incredibly fast pace. Come join us as we disrupt an entire industry and help take your career to the next level with a team that is charging towards changing the world of defense. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Accounts Payable Ensure accurate and timely processing of all vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, authorization, and compliance with company policies. Ensure timely and accurate payment disbursements to vendors, adhering to payment schedules and internal controls. Oversee the reconciliation of vendor statements and the resolution of discrepancies. Maintain strong relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely resolution of inquiries and disputes. Support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of AP-related technologies, including Oracle Fusion (ERP) systems and automation tools (e.g., OCR and IDP). Analyze AP aging, vendor spend, and key performance indicators to provide actionable insights to management. Partner with global AP, supply chain, and procurement teams to deliver a best-in-class AP function and vendor experience. Accounting & Tax Prepare bank account reconciliations. Assist in the preparation of monthly GST returns. Support the month-end close process and annual audit activities. Cross-functional Collaboration & Culture: Foster strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across various departments, both locally in Australia and across Anduril's global offices. Embrace a 'no job too small' mentality, demonstrating curiosity and helpfulness to others in a dynamic and evolving environment. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 2+ years of progressive experience in a transactional accounting role, ideally within a fast-paced corporate environment and/or business servic Experience operating within a global organizational structure. Actively pursuing or holding a CA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification. Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated proficiency with large-scale ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred). Exceptional stakeholder management and interpersonal communication skills. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strong commitment to continuous improvement. A proactive approach to process optimization, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows within accounts payable and broader accounting functions. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple competing demands in a high-growth, dynamic setting. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com. Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Responsibilities

The primary focus is ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of all accounts payable transactions for Australian operations, including invoice processing, payment disbursements, and vendor statement reconciliation. Additionally, the role will contribute to broader general accounting support such as financial reporting, GST returns, and month-end close activities.