Corporate Accountant - 6 months contract (AU)

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DroneShield is seeking a Corporate Accountant for a six month contract in Sydney CBD, reporting to the Senior Corporate Accountant, with exposure to a fast growing ASX listed defence tech business, global scope, and hands on month end, reporting, and audit tasks. The role covers journal entries, GL reconciliations, monthly financials, year-end audit support, vendor invoice reviews, weekly cashflow, and assisting with an Oracle system migration. Ideal candidates have AASB/IFRS knowledge, strong financial analysis, attention to detail, and good communication. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight Oracle experience, cross border reporting, and prior audit support, and address how you thrive in a growth environment.

Work with cutting edge AI technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world’s most challenging technical problems in the rapidly growing counterdrone sector. Our customers are militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.

With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia, part of the ASX200 index, and having raised approximately $250m in 2024 alone, DroneShield is undergoing hypergrowth stage, fuelled by rapidly increasing use of drones for nefarious applications, from battlefield, to terrorism, to contraband delivery and commercial espionage.

This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Sydney CBD. There are approximately 380 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 500 staff by end of 2026. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.

About the role

The Company is looking to recruit a Corporate Accountant who will be a critical member of the finance function. On offer is exposure to an entrepreneurial and dynamic company with a highly motivated team, who have a great attitude and take ownership of the responsibilities assigned to them.

The position will report to the Senior Corporate Accountant who will provide mentoring and

development. This position is an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven individual with a desire to develop their accounting career in a fast-growing ASX defence technology company which has been ranked within the Australian Financial Review Fast 100 list for 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

The responsibilities below apply to the global business.

• Manage month-end activities including preparation of journal entries and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and other ad hoc reports. 
• Prepare schedules for year-end audit and address audit queries.
• Review vendor invoices.
• Prepare weekly cashflow report. 
• Assist in system migration to Oracle.
• Other ad hoc.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• Knowledge of accounting principles (AASB/IFRS)
• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skils
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in accounting software and systems. Experience in Oracle is highly regarded.

Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.