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Project Accountant

Rockingham,
Australia
Closing date: 8 March 2025

Processing, analysis and reporting of financial performance (actuals and forecasting) for projects

Key Responsibilities/Duties

On-time and accurate delivery of:

  • Preparation, tracking and reporting of Limb 1, Limb 2 and Limb 3 financial information

  • Preparation and review of variance reporting versus prior forecasts and budgets

  • Preparation and review of project reconciliations

  • Improve and establish processes used to calculate accurate, timely and efficient reporting of the financial results for the Project

  • Budget and forecast preparation

  • Account reconciliations

  • Ad-hoc reports as required by local and Swedish management

  • Involvement in process improvement initiatives

  • Comply with legislation and Company policies, processes and instructions, including those relating to non-discrimination, safety and duty of care and the quality management system

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/experience

Essential

  • Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Business Management or related area
  • Basic working knowledge of Management Accounting and Project Accounting
  • Budget and forecasting experience
  • Experience with computerised finance systems, particularly general ledger systems
  • Medium level skill/experience in the use of Excel
  • Experience in a finance role

Skills

  • Excellent analytical skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication

Competencies

  • Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

  • Able to work well under pressure

  • Able to analyse and communicate financial information

  • Able to pro-actively research and keep abreast of Taxation Law, Corporate Law and Accounting Standards

Personal attributes

  • Professional attitude toward work (care, accuracy, self-check, responsible)

  • 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

  • High level of self-motivation

  • Display behaviours that reflect company values