Bid & Project Controller

The Project Controller reports to the AMS Head of Finance and supports all branch Finance processes including financial accounting & reporting, employee claims, external & internal audits as well as month and year-end processes. Tasks include monitoring of general ledger. transactions for assigned projects, variance analysis of actuals compared to budget, audit documentation and timely & accurate maintenance and processing of accounts receivable transactions.

Position Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Assist in the coordination of all financial accounting accountabilities including end of month and annual external reporting
• Preparation and review of Annual Statutory Accounts including interfaces with Thales Australia Corporate Finance & auditors
• Manage accounts receivable, including Age Analysis and overdue debtor follow-up.
• Conduct key Balance Sheet account reconciliations
• Cash flow forecasts & Treasury support
• Ownership of Financial aspects assigned Bids

Qualifications & Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business or Finance, CPA/CA (or working towards) Demonstrated experience in preparation of external reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge utilising MS Excel for large transactions
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and perform under pressure, while maintaining high attention to detai

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