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Financial Accountant

Yesterday Sydney, Australia

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)TRAVEL: No Description Your Role: *
As a key member of the Finance Team, you will support the delivery of accurate, compliant, and insightful financial reporting and analysis. You'll play a vital role in ensuring strong financial governance, supporting decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting month-end close processes including journals, reconciliations, and management reporting deliverables, ensuring compliance with US SOX requirements.
Performing Profit and Loss and balance sheet analysis, trend reviews, and cost control activities.
Undertaking financial analysis and variance reporting.
Maintaining fixed asset records and overseeing asset capitalisation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Assisting with audits, statutory reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

About You: *

You're a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver meaningful insights. You take ownership of your work, have strong analytical capabilities, and communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

You will bring:

A degree in accounting and the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline AGSVA Security Clearance.
Strong analytical, financial modelling, and spreadsheet skills.
The ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders.

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A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and adaptability to change.
(Desirable) CPA or CA qualification and experience in a compliance-focused environment.

What we Offer:

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

18 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.

2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave

Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs

Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option

Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement

Who we are:

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia's future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.

*Everyone Matters: *

Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

What's Your Possible?

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification

Client-provided location(s): Sydney, Australia
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10211678
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-28T20:13:41

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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