Senior Accountant - Reporting & Planning

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 Senior Accountant - Reporting & Planning role will support the Finance Lead CSI-IPT in maintaining the financial functions within the Program to ensure integrity and transparency of financial data to facilitate planning and decision-making for the CSI-IPT.

Further, the successful candidate will:

• Prepare and review of consolidated monthly management reporting, including CSI Report, tasking statement status reports and CSIP finance performance packs.
• Prepare and review of variance reporting versus prior forecasts and budgets.
• Prepare, development and review of the workshare cost model and delivery of reporting and stakeholder briefings.
• Conduct CSI-IPT blended rates analysis, funding analysis, indexation impacts analysis, enterprise cost base analysis and reporting.
• Co-ordinate and assist in the preparation and review of the CSI-IPT annual budget, re-forecasts and long-range Plan.
• Prepare independent finance reviews of tasking statement (bid) submissions, CCPs and associated artefacts.
• Provide Ad-hoc pricing support including BOE and artefact development.
• Improve and establish processes used to calculate accurate, timely and efficient reporting of the financial results for the Program.
• Operate, maintain and improve budgeting and forecasting processes for the project.
• Maintain standard rates for wages, travel and overheads.
• Provide ad-hoc assistance and analysis to the Finance Lead CSI-IPT as required.
• Ensure a robust project accounting system is implemented and maintained by IPs and the CSI-IPT.
• Conduct improvement & development of financial and project related processes and governance.
• Compliance to Corporate guidelines, policies and procedures as well as accounting standards and legislation.

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role.

Your skills and experience will include:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Business Management or related area.
• CA or CPA qualified with ongoing membership.
• High level knowledge of Management Accounting and Project Accounting.
• Medium level knowledge in statutory reporting, Corporate Taxes and Indirect Taxes.
• Budget and forecasting experience.
• Foreign currency exposure experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Finance related roles.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 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.

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.

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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.

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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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.

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