AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
## Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Details
Financial Accountant
Job Classification u**** Level: P3
Business Unit: NGA Head Office
Location: Fortitude Valley
Department: Business Management
Reports To: Jenny He
Purpose
This role is responsible for providing assistance to the Reporting and Analysis Manager with the consolidation and preparation of all internal and external reporting obligations.
This role has ownership for end-to-end processes for Segment accounts, detailed reconciliations and works collaboratively with both Australian and US teams.
Success in this role is ability to process a high volume of work with minimal supervision, having a can-do attitude, ability to problem solve complex issues and a focus on continuous process improvement.
Dimensions
Number of Direct Reports:
0
Number of Indirect Reports:
0
Other:
N/A
Duties and Responsibilities
u00b7 Management/Financial Reporting u**** Financial Analysis
o Responsible for delivery of the month end close process including journal entries, financial reconciliations, preparation and review of management reporting deliverables including US SoX reporting requirements.
o Profit and Loss analysis including trend analysis and cost controlling
o Prepare balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with month end timetable
o Reconciling data to sub-ledgers
o Undertake financial analysis and variance reporting including challenging the business on results and ensuring accurate use of cost channeling principles
o Responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data
o Responsible for preparing payroll journals and analysing the timesheet costs to ensure accurate financial recording and regulatory compliance
o Liaising with internal stakeholders and key contacts in relation to project cost controls and commercial related matters.
u00b7 Compliance Reporting
o Assist with delivery of Annual financial close processes and the filing of audited Statutory accounts
o Ensuring the business complies with the US SOX compliance regulations and delivering technical advice to drive business outcomes.
o Support external and internal audit processes and other regulatory reporting requirements
u00b7 Maintain controls governing financial reporting processes for compliance with company policies and procedures.
u00b7 Apply a continuous improvement mindset to make recommendations/improvements based upon financial analysis and critical thinking.
u00b7 Develop and maintain strong internal working relationships to promote coordinated financial management practises across the organisation.
Being a trusted adviser to the Programs, payroll and Transactional Team
u00b7 Provide assistance and support to other members of the business management team as required
u00b7 Provide assistance and support with ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned
u00b7 Interface with the business and functional management, providing financial advice and administrative support and analysis to drive positive financial outcomes
Leadership Characteristics/Behaviours (PROFESSIONAL LEVEL)
Values - Demonstrates adherence to the company values in all actions.
u00b7 Understands and adheres to company standards of conduct, policies and procedures
u00b7 Seeks out positive ways to contribute to team and/or department goals
u00b7 Demonstrates personal integrity and high ethical standards in customer contacts as well as all internal relationships
u00b7 Does not take short cuts, acts with integrity




u00b7 Proactively raises issues or questions to supervisor or team members to facilitate goal achievement
u00b7 Is respectful of others in the workplace
Performance - Achieves top tier performance through predictable, sustainable outcomes satisfying the needs of customers (including cost, schedule, quality), shareholders, and employees.
u00b7 Organizes own work and completes independently
u00b7 Provides timely corrections on technical issues
u00b7 Delivers high quality results on time with minimum supervision
u00b7 Adheres to safe practices when performing assigned tasks
u00b7 Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions and actively works to remedy them
u00b7 Contributes technical knowledge to problem-solving and/or decision-making processes
u00b7 Uses good judgment in the face of uncertainty
u00b7 Drives uncompromising quality in all products and services
u00b7 Acquires depth and breadth of knowledge in technical area of specialization
u00b7 Models personal growth and continuous development
u00b7 Pursues learning and self-development; demonstrates initiative
People Leadership - Creates an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and inspires a diverse and engaged team.
u00b7 Clearly understands their role in the organization; asks their manager for clarification or support as needed
u00b7 Has strong and positive work relationships with others in the organization
u00b7 Collaborates with others, is inclusive of diverse opinions and/or perspectives
u00b7 Maintains composure even in extremely difficult circumstances
u00b7 Skilled at communicating technical/functional knowledge in an understandable way
Customer Intimacy - Creates trusted and valued customer relationships that result in achievement of high customer satisfaction, profitable growth and a depth of knowledge of the customer environments that enables the shaping of strategy.
u00b7 Consistently makes time to seek and incorporate input from customers
u00b7 Builds strong relationships with strategic partners and key suppliers
u00b7 Helps others understand how to take action to satisfy customer expectations
u00b7 Incorporates expectations of customers in delivering required results
u00b7 Understands how all the parts of the organization work together to satisfy customer expectations
Innovation - Delivers affordable, creative solutions to meet customer needs.
u00b7 Consistently looks for novel ways to solve problems
u00b7 Masters unfamiliar information, tasks, and situations quickly and effectively
u00b7 Connects new ideas to current work and customer needs
u00b7 Takes calculated risks
u00b7 Actively participates in a process to make change happen
u00b7 Frequently makes process improvement suggestions
u00b7 Innovates on technologies and applications that positively impact customer satisfaction
Strategic Value Creation - Creates and executes strategies that result in long term, top-tier, sustainable value creation.
u00b7 Demonstrates awareness of emerging developments in her/his technical area
u00b7 Acts as a thought leader in her/his area of technical specialization
u00b7 Identifies technical contributions required to execute strategic objectives
u00b7 Helps others understand their role in achieving the goals of the organization
u00b7 Cuts very quickly to the heart of complex technical issues
u00b7 Provides suggestions to reduce cost and streamline processes




u00b7 Champions strategic initiatives among peers
u00b7 Rationally evaluates tough trade offs
u00b7 Actively provides clarity and analytical insight to others
Accountabilities and Performance Measures
Key Accountabilities
(what you do and how you do it)
Performance Measures
(How you can tell you have done it)
% of Total Job
Submission of TB and other US reporting deliverables u**** PPE, reserve, supplemental
Submission by required deadline.
15
Analyse balance sheet and Pu****L items including identification of accounting issues
Accounting issues are resolved / actioned in timely manner before each month and quarter end.
25
Tax accounting and compliance
Submission by required deadline and reviewed with Reporting and Analysis Manager.
20
Analysis of costs and including identification of issues and build a model to control the integrity of financial results
Accounting issues are resolved / actioned in timely manner before each quarter end.
20
Preparation of consolidated Pu****L and cashflow forecasts including any other management reports
Submission by required deadline for review by Reporting and Analysis Manager.
10
Ad hoc projects ownership
Successful completion of project by scheduled deadline.
10
Role Challenges and Complexities
Challenges:
Providing valuable insights, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of various business analysis Completion of multiple reporting requirements by due date
Complexities:
Understanding US reporting processes
Supporting month end process and specific AUS and US accounting requirements
Adopting a flexible and responsive approach to manage ad hoc requests particularly during reporting period
Job Holder Requirements
Qualifications and Certificates
Essential
Desirable
Degree-qualified in Accounting
x
CPA/CA Accounting
x
Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience
Essential
Desirable
Independent, highly motivated and dynamic team member and able to demonstrate effective leadership
x
Committed to continuous improvement and management of change
x
Ability to develop rapport with non-financial savvy audience
x
Robust analytical and spreadsheet skills
x
Strong oral/written communication skill, including interaction with various business stakeholders
x
Excellent team working ability including the ability to help other team members in different areas when required
x
Proactive manages own responsibilities and deadlines and committed to completion
x
Proficient in using financial applications e.g. SAP, Power BI, Oracle
x
Position Requirements
Does this position require Security Clearance?
Restricted (Baseline) Secret (NV1)
Top Secret (NV2)
TSPV (Positive Vetting
N/A
Will this position require access to ITAR information?
Yes No
Addition Requirements:
DRN Access: Yes No
ASIC: Yes No
Defence Industry Pass: Yes No
Working Relationships
Most Frequent Contacts
Nature or Purpose
Reporting and Analysis Manager
Direct reporting line.
Financial Controller
Indirect reporting line.
Program Business Managers and broader Business Management team
Work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships with the broader business management team and coordinate inputs / submissions required for reporting requirements.
Division Business Management
Work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships to deliver reporting requirements.
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