Financial Accountant, Corporate

About the Role
 

Babcock is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Corporate Services Finance team. In this role, you will support the Accounts Receivable function by ensuring timely billings to customers and related entities and managing effective credit control activities. You will be integral to our team, performing daily bank reconciliations and preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, while providing essential support and guidance to other business units within Babcock.
 

Your responsibilities will include processing customer orders, sales invoices, debtor management, and associated reporting. You will handle daily bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and initiate and process general journal entries. Ensuring compliance with company policies, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders are key aspects of this role. Additionally, you will recommend improvements to processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
 

Join our team at Babcock and contribute to our financial excellence!
 

You will bring:
 

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA) or studying toward.
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word).
• Experience processing multiple currency / FX transactions.
• Experience with IFS.
• Australian Citizen with a Defence Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain).
   

What we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;

• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant
 

Job Req ID: 58093