Job descriptionACCOUNTING MANAGER – GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTINGAt BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU
We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITYWe have an exciting opportunity for an
Accounting Manager –
Government Accounting to join our Finance Team based at Flinders Street, Adelaide.We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for directing, planning, monitoring and controlling all aspects of the financial operations within their respective lines of business, to achieve optimum financial success and meet strategic business objectives.
Key responsibilities include:- Lead and develop a team of 4 accountants
- Work with costing rates, pricing rates and the management of indirect costs to ensure compliance with government cost standards
- Maintain policy, tools and procedure documentation
- Continuous improvement/ automation of unallowable cost identification and segregation
- Partner with project finance to provide advice on financial compliance with different government requirements
- Support, identify and navigate financial compliance barriers to entering into foreign markets
About YOU- Degree qualification in relevant field
- CA or CPA qualification
- Experience with US contracting and Government Accounting would be advantageous
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to take ownership of tasks and embrace change
- Demonstrate a growth mind set to find continuous improvement
- Strong stakeholder management skills with high level of personal integrity, initiative and motivation
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About USYou will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.We are proud to be recognised as an .As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit:
ClearancesAs a Defence security clearance maybe required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. .
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