Project Accountant

At BAE Systems Australia

 Do interesting work that MATTERS

 ENJOY what you do

 GROW your career

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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 a great opportunity for a Project Accountant to join our Maritime team. In this role, you will support the CSI-IPT Finance Lead in establishing and maintaining robust financial functions. You will ensure the integrity and transparency of all financial data, which is critical for effective planning and strategic decision-making within the CSI-IPT. This role will also support mobilisation activities including process and reporting set up, and governance across all participants within the CSI-IPT.

This role can be based at our Mawson Lakes or Osborne Shipyard offices in Adelaide.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia such as a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Preparation and review of consolidated monthly project reporting, variance reporting versus prior forecasts and budgets
• Support and review Contract Change Proposal’s (CCP’s) and Sub-contract Change Proposal’s (SCP’s) pricing
• Preparation and review of project reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation and review of the Project Annual Budget and Long-Range Plan
• Management of Tasking Statement TCE/cost models
• Analytical review activities for reporting & planning, ensuring accuracy and integrity of all financial information presented to support informed decision making
• Oversee monthly project invoicing activities and quarterly true ups
• Maintenance of project indices for escalation and de-escalation calculations and reporting
• Input into project risk management processes including maintenance of finance related risks in the risk register
• Provide ad-hoc assistance and analysis to the Senior Accountant CSI-IPT, and Estimating and Pricing Manager CSI-IPT as required
• Improvement & development of financial and project related processes and governance
• Compliance to Corporate guidelines, policies and procedures as well as accounting standards and legislation

KEY CRITERIA:

• Degree qualification as well as professional CA, CIMA or CPA qualification
• A curious mind and the ability to think critically and challenge the status quo
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience of adapting these styles to audiences at varying organisational levels.
• Previous experience working in a project environment would be highly regarded but not essential
• Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs to time and quality
• High literacy and numeracy skills
• MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Australian International Framework of Reporting Standards (AIFRS)
• Exposure to Oracle ERP or similar desirable
• 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

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.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

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.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. 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.