About the role Nova Systems is a leading engineering services and technology solutions company, partnering with our clients to keep our nations and people safe and secure. At Nova, we work collaboratively to achieve our vision and our strategic objectives, whilst staying true to our values of Trust, Professionalism, Community and Passion. We collectively contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace, valuing diversity in all its forms. An exciting opportunity exists for a technically strong Group Accountant to join Nova Systems in a broad, hands-on role. This position suits someone who enjoys working across all areas of accounting, from transactions through to month end to being a financial accounting advisor across our global business. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day accounting functions while also driving process improvements and contributing to finance transformation initiatives. This is a full-time permanent role based in Adelaide, offering flexibility with a mix of office and remote work. What You'll Be Involved With Manage and perform the group consolidation processes including overhead allocations, intercompany reconciliations and intercompany loan management Manage and perform monthly and annual accounting activities to deliver accurate financial results and statutory financial statements Partner with the Operating Business to provide accounting determinations in compliance with accounting standards Establish, develop and implement effective internal accounting controls to ensure the maintenance of a common information base Lead the development, maintenance and review of financial accounting policies and reporting processes in line with statutory and corporate requirements. Participate in Finance and ERP implementations, including development, testing, training, and support of best practice accounting processes What We Would Like From You Tertiary qualifications in an accounting discipline and professional qualifications (CA, CPA, or equivalent) Demonstrated experience in group accounting and corporate financial accounting roles Experience with consolidation processes and financial reporting Strong understanding and knowledge of key accounting concepts and processes, and IFRS or Australian accounting standards Experience with ERP applications such as Oracle, SAP, Power BI or equivalent Effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills Experience managing and leading a team in junior to middle management positions. Life at Nova - it all adds up! With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter. Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people. Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are: Generous Parental Leave : Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks Professional and Personal Development : Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards well-being such as a gym membership or assets related to well-being activities Additional Leave : Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service Flexibility : We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people Dress For Your Day : We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust Reward & Recognition Program : Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more Employee Assistance Program : for employees and family members Annual Nova employee engagement : Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun! Well-being Hub with access to health and fitness content Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance Free Flu Vaccination annually Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice Nova Employee Share Offer An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari - we don't like to take ourselves too seriously! You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems APPLY NOW Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Sloan in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100. Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation. Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference. Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances About Nova: Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company with strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Singapore. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve. At Nova Systems, we provide highly specialised advice and solutions at scale, we are agile and ready to predict, react and respond. We refer to it as being "Optimised for Performance". Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients. But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective. We are the smarts behind the solution.
