ACCOUNTS OFFICER
The role
The Accounts Officer primary purpose is to ensure Saab’s accounts payable and payroll administration processes are managed effectively. Processing basic and routine functions related to Accounts Payable in a high-volume environment and general accounting duties, including invoicing, preparation and processing of electronic payments and preparing related documentation and correspondence.
Further, the successful candidate will:
- Processing journal entries and extracting statistical data and reports from records for analysis
- Maintaining records of documents processed for ready access and producing various reports according to operating procedures
- Obtaining authorisation for payment from appropriate personnel and allocating expenditure to the correct budget account
- Data Input - key in data to the accounting system, this covers: -supplier/creditor invoices, manual payments, general journals
- Preparing, documenting, and posting of journals
- Liaising with suppliers and Internal Stakeholders
- Ensuring source documents are correctly authorised and coded
Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from will be considered for this role after discussion with the manager.
About you
Your skills and experience will include:
- Experience with Accounting ERP Software
- Experience with High Volume Data Entry with Microsoft Word, Excel
- Intermediate level skill/experience in the use of Excel
- Experience in a finance role
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Able to work well under pressure
- Able to analyse and communicate financial information
- Pro-active, service-orientated work style
- Continually looking to improve themselves, the systems, and the working environment at Saab
- Effective contributor to a small team environment
As a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline/NV1/NV2 level or have the ability to gain one Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.
About us
Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 35 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.
From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.
Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose!
What you will be part of
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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here
Culture and benefits
We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.
By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.
As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:
- 6 weeks paid leave each year
- 14% superannuation
- Free Income Protection Insurance
- Flexible working options
- Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
- Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners
For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent: https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life
Applications
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to: reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.
Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.