Senior Project Accountant/Finance Business Partner | Location - Flexible 13-Dec-2024
BAE/1835204EXT
Location - Flexible
Category: Finance, Accounting & Accounting Support
Position Type: Permanent - Full Time
Application Close Date: 03-Jan-2025
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 Finance team based in Williamtown, NSW or Edinburgh Parks, SA.
As a Senior Project Accountant, you will support the Accounting Manager in business partnering to maintain the financial functions within the project to ensure integrity and transparency of financial data to facilitate planning and decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparation and review of monthly project reporting, including Contract Status Reviews (CSR's), Business Unit Reviews (BUR's), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR's), Project Status Report (PSR's), Project Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flows, Work in Progress (WIP) management, cost and revenue accruals, and Monthly Management Review (MMR) reporting Preparation and review of variance reporting versus prior forecasts and budgets Preparation and review of project reconciliations Improve processes used to calculate accurate, timely and efficient reporting of the financial results for the Project Business partnering with stakeholders to co-ordinate finance inputs into the monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) process Oversee Foreign Exposure (FX) management and hedging to minimise FX exposure Operate, maintain and improve budgeting and forecasting processes for the project Review Weekly Cash Flow forecasts Oversee project billing Ensure compliance to corporate guidelines, policies and procedures as well as accounting standards and legislation Provide assistance to Finance Manager and Accounting Managers as required Input into project risk management processes including maintenance of finance-related risks in the risk register Assist in the improvement of financial and project-related processes to achieve accurate, timely and efficient reporting to support informed decision-making Co-ordinate and lead in the preparation and review of the project annual budgets, 5 year IBP, and monthly re-forecast About YOU
Completed CPA Australia or CA Demonstrated experience in a finance-related role 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. 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 where 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 to a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you. Whether that is a traditional career path or a 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.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant.
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.
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