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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the role 

This role supports the day-to-day operations of the Finance function, working closely with the Financial Controller. You will assist in preparing monthly financial reports and contribute to the activities required to deliver accurate and timely results. The position also includes a range of ad hoc tasks to support the broader Finance team.

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Manage foreign exchange updates and revaluations
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including depreciation and CAPEX tracking
• Handle intercompany billing and reconciliations
• Support audits and statutory compliance (including FBT)
• Administer timesheets (Deltek T&E) and provide payroll backup
• Contribute to process improvements and internal controls (SOX)
• Provide broader finance team support and assist with ad hoc tasks

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following experience and skills:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Collaborative team player
• Experience with ERP systems
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role (manufacturing industry experience desirable)
• CA/CPA qualified or working towards completion

About L3Harris Australia

L3Harris in Eight Mile Plains is The Centre of Excellence for Electronic Warfare and is home to world-leading design, manufacture and integration expertise and the sustainment of high-reliability electronic warfare components. Our highly skilled workforce design and develop Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities such as the next-generation space, airborne and cyber capabilities for the Australian warfighter. 

A few of our employee benefits are:

• Flexible working hours and patterns depending on location
• Discounted private health insurance
• Company supported professional development programs
• Retail Reward programs
• An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave. 
• Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years) 

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian citizenship and will require the successful candidate to successfully apply and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance and/or be assessed to work with ITAR information.  Please answer the pre-screening questions upon applying for this assessment.

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.