Melbourne CBD | 9-Day Fortnight | 1 Day WFH Per Week

Join a global defence leader and play a key role in supporting the financial operations behind some of Australia's most significant defence programs.

At Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA), we are delivering sovereign defence capability through innovation, collaboration and world-class manufacturing. We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our growing Finance team in Melbourne CBD, supporting financial accounting, reporting, fixed asset management and month-end close activities across the business.

About the Role

Reporting into a Finance Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring financial transactions, asset management processes and reporting activities are completed accurately, efficiently and in compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and internal policies.

You will be a trusted finance partner across the business, working closely with stakeholders to maintain strong financial controls, deliver accurate reporting and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and support month-end and year-end close activities
- Prepare and post general ledger journals, accruals, prepayments and provisions
- Execute depreciation runs and perform financial close reviews
- Prepare reconciliations and audit documentation for internal and external audits
- Review and validate purchase requisitions and supplier invoices in line with Delegation of Authority requirements
- Monitor CAPEX and OPEX classifications and cost centre allocations
- Perform foreign exchange revaluations and analysis of foreign currency transactions
- Manage the fixed asset register, including Assets Under Construction (AUC) and capitalisation activities
- Support cash flow forecasting and financial reporting requirements
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to resolve financial issues and improve processes
- Contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives

About You





You are a detail-oriented and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and building strong relationships with stakeholders.

You will bring:

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- CA, CPA or CIMA qualification (or currently studying towards completion)
- Experience in financial accounting, external audit, fixed assets accounting or manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of month-end processes, reconciliations and financial controls
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, formulas and financial analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders
- SAP ERP experience (highly regarded but not essential)

Why Join Hanwha Defence Australia?

✔ Melbourne CBD office location

✔ 9-day fortnight offering greater work-life balance

✔ 1 day work from home per week

✔ Opportunity to work within Australia's rapidly growing defence industry

✔ Career development within a global organisation

✔ Collaborative, high-performing team workplace

✔ Contribute to nation-shaping defence capability projects

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (minimum Baseline level).

About Hanwha Defence Australia

Hanwha Defence Australia is a trusted partner in Australia's defence industry, delivering world-class defence systems and supporting the growth of sovereign capability. As part of the global Hanwha Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry.

At Hanwha Defence Australia, our values of Challenge, Dedication and Integrity underpin everything we do. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and individuals of all abilities. Through our Veterans' Employment Program, we actively support current and former Defence personnel transitioning to civilian careers.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help shape the future of Australia's defence capability.

📌 Financial Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Hanwha Defence Australia
📍 Melbourne