Senior Project Accountant - Maritime | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard

Job Description

At BAE Systemswe are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business and with this, we currently have a unique opportunity for a Senior Project Accountant. This role will predominantly support the Finance Manager in maintaining the required financial functions within Maritime, to ensure integrity and transparency of financial data to facilitate planning and decision-making for the program.

What this opportunity will mean for you:

• Purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment where you can thrive
• Joining an organisation that is passionate about developing some of the most impressive careers in the world  
• Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual
• Unique opportunities to contribute to programs of national significance whilst growing your skills
• A strong safety culture, inclusive teams and work to be proud of, underpinned by a compelling set of values

Your new role:

• Working as part of our world class shipbuilding program, you will provide financial support and advice to the program and have experience across the following accountabilities:
• Preparation and review of monthly project reporting.
• Preparation and review of variance reporting versus prior forecasts and budgets.
• Overseeing Foreign Exposure management
• Preparation and review of project reconciliations.
• Overseeing and reviewing Contract Change Proposal's and Sub-contract Change Proposal's and pricing.
• Improve processes used to calculate accurate, timely and efficient reporting of the financial results for the Project.
• Co-ordinate and assist in the preparation and review of the project Annual Budget, 5
• Year budget reporting and monthly re-forecast
• Co-ordinate finance inputs into the quarterly Estimate at Completion process.
• Operate, maintain and improve budgeting and forecasting processes for the project.
• Review Fortnightly Cash Flow forecasts.
• Oversee project billing and sub-contractor payments including Price Variation.
• Monitor and incorporate changes resulting from Contract Change Proposal's and Sub-contract Change Proposal's into financial processes.
• Input into project risk management processes including maintenance of finance related risks in the risk register.
• Provide assistance to Finance Manager as required.
• Ensure a robust project accounting system is implemented and maintained.
• Improvement in financial and project related processes
• Compliance to Corporate guidelines, policies and procedures as well as accounting standards and legislation

About you

As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have:

• Degree qualification in relevant field  with CA or CPA qualification
• Excellent knowledge of budgeting and cost analysis, as well as a strong understanding of financial and management accounting practices
• Highly developed skills in analysis and interpretation of financial results
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to take ownership of task and embrace change
• Strong stakeholder management skills with high level of personal integrity, initiative and motivation
• Microsoft Office skills are essential

About us

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.   

Further information regarding clearances is available at:

https://careers.au.baesystems.com/opportunity.html

BAE Systems' advanced defence technology solutions protect people and national security, keeping critical information and infrastructure secure.  For more than 65 years we have searched for new ways to provide our customers in Australia with a competitive edge across air, land, sea, cyber, space and electronic domains. 

In terms of our culture, it's safety focused and inclusive.  For us that means ensuring that the voices and talents of our more than 4,100 employees are valued and that everyone has a sense of belonging. It also means providing a safe, family friendly, flexible and supportive place to work.  Join us.

As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.  

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. 

Further information regarding clearances is available at: https://careers.au.baesystems.com/opportunity.html

Applications should be addressed to: Lidia Morris – Talent Acquisition Specialist and made online here.

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Veterans for these opportunities.  An inclusive culture and an exciting, supportive career opportunity awaits.  We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://tinyurl.com/Work180BAE-Systems-Australia

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