Financial Accounting Team Lead

at  Boeing

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Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Finance
Position Type:
Permanent
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ABOUT US

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation’s most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.
Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a talented Financial Accounting Team Lead to join our Financial Accounting Team. The Financial Accounting Team Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating the day-to-day accounting operations. This role is based in Brisbane.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years’ Accounting experience
• Accounting/Finance degree
• CA/CPA qualified
• Experience leading a team
• Experience in a Big 4/mid-tier accounting firm coupled with experience across a large commercial business preferable
  Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

• Extensive knowledge in Accounting and financial control and financial reporting tools
• Problem solving, drive for results and decision quality
• Strong focus on process improvement
• Strong excel skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Lead a team of Financial Accountants
• Contribute to the training, development and growth of the team
• Review of team (and at times project) journals and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Conduct regular process reviews to ensure compliance with Enterprise standards
• Liaising with various areas of the business, both local and international
• Co-ordinate the End-of-Year financial statement preparation and consolidations
• Co-ordinate the annual external audit
• Participation in projects that require Financial Accounting expertise
• Provision of Accounting advice to various areas of the business
• Perform any other duties, assigned by the Finance Manager, Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer