The opportunity
Saab Australia is an industry participant in the Combat Systems Integration – Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT) Collaboration Agreement (CSI-IPT CCA). The CSI-IPT CCA forms a collaborative enterprise organisation to execute scopes of work across Hobart Class Destroyer (SEA4000 Phase 6 and other related Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) upgrades) and the Hunter Class Frigates (HCFs - SEA5000 Phase 1). This will see independently executed programs such as SEA4000 Phase 6 and SEA5000 Phase 1 brought under one umbrella enterprise organisation, the CSI-IPT.
The CSI-IPT will be built up with personnel from three industry participants and the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) to form a collaborative team working across multiple programs to leverage synergies between platforms.
The role
The Project Accountant will support the CSI-IPT Finance Lead in maintaining the financial functions within the project to ensure integrity and transparency of financial data to facilitate planning and decision-making for the CSI-IPT.
This role will work closely with the CSI-IPT participants to deliver consolidated financial requirements of the CSI-IPT, whilst also providing valuable financial insights to the CSI-IPT at an Enterprise level.
They will also support mobilisation activities including process and reporting set up, and governance across all participants within the CSI-IPT.
Further, the successful candidate will:
- Prepare and review consolidated monthly project reporting, including enterprise management reporting and workshare reporting
- Prepare, track and report of limb 1, limb 2 and limb 3 financial information
- Prepare and review of variance reporting versus prior forecasts and budgets
- Prepare and review of project reconciliations
- Support and review Contract Change Proposals (CCPs) and Sub-contract Change Proposals (SCPs) pricing
- Improve and establish processes used to calculate accurate, timely and efficient reporting of the financial results for the Project
- Assist in the preparation and review of the Project Annual Budget and Long-Range Plan
- Manage Tasking Statement TCE/cost models
- Co-ordinate finance inputs into the quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) process
- Operate, maintain and improve budgeting and forecasting processes for the project
- Oversee monthly project invoicing activities and quarterly true-ups
- Maintain project indices for escalation and de-escalation calculations and reporting
- Provide detailed, accurate and relevant reporting and commentary by the specified deadlines on forecasts, budget and cash-flow.
Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9 day fortnight will be considered for this role.
About you
Your skills and experience will include:
- A relevant degree
- CA or CPA qualified
- Working in a finance related role
- Working in a large project environment (desirable)
- Ability to interact effectively with colleagues within and outside their immediate team, to implement business requirements
- Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under their own initiative to deliver outputs to time and quality
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- High literacy and numeracy skills
- MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and Australian International Framework of Reporting Standards (AIFRS)
- Exposure to Oracle ERP or similar (desirable).
As a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be eligible to obtain and retain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to at least baseline level. 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 30 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!
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
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Applications
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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.