Senior Project Accountant

at  BAE Systems

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
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Accountant to join our team based in Adelaide or Melbourne reporting to the Accounting Manager.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
As a Senior Project Accountant, you will support the Finance Manager in maintaining the financial functions within the project to ensure integrity and transparency of financial data to facilitate planning and decision-making.

• Support key program customer financial deliverables, including biannual Commonwealth budgets, allowable Cost Reviews, and other customer assurance activities.
• Support mobilisation activities including process, reporting set up, and governance
• Provide accurate and relevant project financial performance reporting with commentary, including risk & opportunities and EVM.
• Co-ordinate and assist in the preparation and review of the project annual budgets, 5 year IBP, monthly re-forecast
• Ensure compliance to corporate guidelines, policies and procedures as well as accounting standards and legislation
• Contributing to the modernisation of Project Finance and delivery of continuous improvement
• Delivery of cash management and cash forecasting, including foreign currency management
• Provide assistance to Finance Manager and Accounting Managers as required, in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects in all Finance aspects of the project life cycle

About YOU

• A degree qualification
• A member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (Chartered Accountant), CPA Australia or CA
• Experience with project and business reporting including forecasting.
• Experience with governance compliance including audit
• The ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and members of the broader finance team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience in a large project environment (desirable)

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.
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.
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: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
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