Financial Accountant

Advanced Navigation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Navigation, a leader in AI robotics and navigation tech, seeks a Financial Accountant to drive monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting under AASB/IFRS. You will maintain GL integrity, support audits, and help implement improved accounting policies while collaborating across Finance and operations.

3–5 years of progressive accounting experience in high-growth environments is preferred. You will also contribute to ERP testing and finance transformation initiatives, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CA or CPA qualification (or actively pursuing).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a high-growth or start-up environment.
• Strong technical accounting skills (AASB and IFRS).
• Proven experience in managing the month-end close process and preparing financial statements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting with relevant accounting standards (AASB/IFRS).
• Maintain general ledger integrity and oversee reconciliations.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members when required.
• Support external audits and compliance requirements.
• Assist with the redesign, implementation and monitoring of accounting policies to safeguard against business risk.
• Assist with preparation of the R&D tax incentives.
• Stay up-to-date on global tax regulations.
• Embed AI directly into day to day finance.
• Provide input into testing and implementation of a new ERP system.
• Assist with finance transformation projects and new initiatives.
• Partner with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent working

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Financial Accountant

Advanced Navigation Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About this position

Advanced Navigation is the world's most determined innovator in AI robotics and navigation technologies across land, air, sea and space applications. Founded on a culture of research and discovery, Advanced Navigation's mission is to be the catalyst of the autonomy revolution. Fields of expertise include artificial intelligence, underwater sonar, GNSS, radio frequency systems, inertial sensors, robotics, quantum sensors and photonics.

Today, Advanced Navigation is a supplier to some of the world's largest companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Google, Tesla, NASA, Apple, and General Motors. Discover it for yourself: https://youtu.be/F7uAqs1gtuk

We're looking for a curious, proactive and results driven Financial Accountant who wants to support the transformation of the finance function and support the business through our growth trajectory. You will collaborate with both finance and the broader business to modernise workflows, lead and implement process improvement initiatives while keeping an eye on compliance.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Accounting

Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting with relevant accounting standards (AASB/IFRS), including financial analysis and insights

Maintain general ledger integrity and oversee reconciliations

Provide guidance and support to junior team members when required

Support external audits and compliance requirements

Assist with the redesign, implementation and monitoring of accounting policies to safeguard against business risk

Assist with preparation of the R&D tax incentives

Stay up-to-date on global tax regulations

Process Improvement & Projects

Embed AI directly into day to day finance

Providing input into testing and implementation of a new ERP system

Assist with finance transformation projects and new initiatives

Partner with other departments (e.g. Marketing, Sales, Operations) to ensure accurate financial reporting

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• CA or CPA qualification (or actively pursuing)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a high-growth or start-up environment
• Strong technical accounting skills (AASB and IFRS)
• Proven experience in managing the month-end close process and preparing financial statements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and a positive mindset
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt