We are on the lookout for a capable Project Accountant to join our passionate team at BAE Systems Australia in Edinburgh 5111, SA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Project Accountant is a great opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in people management, communication and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Project Accountant at BAE Systems Australia today!

Job Description

- Perform purposeful work of national significance
- An exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant to join our team
- Enjoy flexible work practices, engaging work and an inclusive culture where we strive to make every individual feel valued

At BAE Systems we are recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance to our customers and with this we are known for developing some of the most impressive careers.

We currently have a new opportunity as a Project Accountant within our Finance Team based in Edinburgh Parks, South Australia. Hybrid working arrangement and 9 days a fortnight full time working arrangements are on offer.

What this opportunity will mean for you?

- Performing purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment enabling you to thrive
- World class career opportunities, as our biggest project is YOU! Your success is our success
- Accessibility to flexible working arrangements that will provide you with balance and a lifestyle that fosters wellbeing
- Access to our competitive employee benefits program that are designed to better support you: Employee Benefits
- Being part of a workplace culture that is safe, inclusive and takes pride in their company values

Your new role:

As the Project Accountant,



you will support the Project and Finance Manager in maintaining the integrity and transparency of financial data to facilitate planning and decision making.

In more specific terms you will:

- Provide detailed, accurate and relevant reporting and commentary by the specified deadlines on forecasts, budget and cash flow to the project team, central finance group and corporate staff.
- Complete compliance to corporate guidelines, policies and procedures as well as accounting standards and legislation
- Improve processes used to calculate accurate, timely and efficient reporting of the financial results for the project (e.g. streamline month-end process)
- Collaborate with the project controls group on job ledger issues
- Prepare journals for project accruals and adjustments
- Manage the accruals process prepare and review reconciliation process between job and general ledger

About you:

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

- A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Be a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (Chartered Accountant), CPA Australia or CA (or working towards)
- Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Australian International Framework of Reporting Standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- An understanding of ongoing billing processes, maintenance and monitoring, including incorporating changes resulting from Contract Change Proposal's
- Experience with Month-end reporting activities




- An ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and members of the broader finance team

We believe in hiring for potential so if this role resonates with you, but you don't meet all the required criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

As 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:

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

Applications can be addressed to: Merissa Matthews – Talent Acquisition Specialist and made online here. Confidential enquiries are welcome via email: View email address on careers.au.baesystems.com

Our culture:

You will be joining a culture that truly cares about your wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We are striving to create an inclusive culture where the voices and talents of every individual are valued and everyone has a sense of belonging.

We welcome applications from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience.

We are also proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives via this link .

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We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

Benefits of working as a Project Accountant in Edinburgh 5111, SA:

● Excellent perks
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary

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