Full time
AVT Australia, a CACI company, specialises in the design and production of lightweight camera gimbal systems. Our world-leading camera systems operate in a range of defence and commercial applications including airborne surveillance, ground-based counter drone systems, maritime, and ground vehicle systems.
Our Finance Team is looking for a skilled junior accountant to join their department.
Our office is located within walking distance of Queen Victoria Markets. We offer great working conditions, a fun atmosphere, and believe in a positive work-life balance. Simply put, we believe your job should add meaning to your life, not consume it!
About the role: You will join the Finance Team, working closely with the Production and Engineering Teams. You will apply your cost accounting expertise to assist in the management and reporting of all financial aspects, specifically in relation to a high tech and fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities: Job Costing and Allocation, in relation to inventory, direct and indirect labourCommunicating with Production and Research and Development (R&D) heads to ascertain and distinguish between Work in Progress and Finished GoodsCommunicating with the Sales team to track sales and receivablesAllocate and differentiate inventory across multiple Research and Development programs and product linesTracking budgets to actual expenditure across all projectsSupport inventory cycle counts and semi-annual countsPerform month end closes and preparation of management reports ensuring that reporting deadlines are metAssist in the preparation of the management accounts, budgets, and forecastsComplete balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basisAssist in creating new, and refining existing, accounting policies and processesAssist with payroll, PAYG and superannuation calculations and paymentsSupport and ensure compliance with all finance filing requirements, tax filing requirement (GST/FBT)Assist external accountants with preparation of statutory financial statements where necessaryFollow company policies and procedures (information security, quality and others as directed)Essential qualifications, skills and experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business or Commerce3+ years' experience, preferably in a similar position ideally in a manufacturing environmentExperienced with using accounting & ERP software, preferably SAP Business OneHighly organised, efficient with great attention to detailStrong analytical skillsThe ability to work autonomously and quickly adapt to changing technical/business requirementsA good team player who can perform hands-on tasksStrong attention to detailHigh degree of self-organisationAbility to adapt to changing business requirementsGood team playerApplicants must have full, permanent work rights in Australia. Compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is applicable to this role. Applicants must be able to obtain National Police and other related security clearances that apply to the role.
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