An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a globally backed organisation operating within the defence sector, currently expanding its footprint across Australia following recent contract wins. With an established international presence and a growing Australian operation, this business is building a Brisbane-based finance function, offering the opportunity to join at a critical stage of growth and play a key role in shaping financial processes and reporting.
Your new role
This is a Project Accountant position, suited to a technically strong accountant with an interest in project-based environments and complex financial reporting. Working closely with both local and international stakeholders, you will support financial control and deliver high-quality reporting across key projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the month-end close process, including journals, reconciliations and variance analysis
- Working across project accounting, with a focus on revenue recognition and cost management
- Preparing management reports and financial analysis for stakeholders
- Investigating variances and providing clear commentary and insights
- Ensuring accuracy of general ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
- Managing compliance with Australian accounting standards and ATO requirements
- Partnering with project teams to provide financial support and performance insight
- Contributing to the development of financial processes, controls and systems
- CA/CPA qualified (or working towards)
- Strong grounding in technical accounting and financial reporting
- Experience in project accounting or complex reporting environments preferred
- Strong analytical capability with high attention to detail
- Experience using ERP systems (e.g. D365 or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to work across cross-functional and international teams
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment
- Opportunity to join a growing global defence organisation establishing its Australian footprint
- Exposure to project-based finance within a complex and technical environment
- Newly created role within a scaling Brisbane finance team
- Strong career development and progression opportunities
- Collaborative and high-performing team culture
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to amy.mccusker@hays.com.au or call Amy McCusker at HAYS Senior Finance on 0732433078.
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