Work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of the world’s most challenging technical problems in Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion and distributed systems. Working with high profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.
With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia 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 Pyrmont, Sydney. There are approximately 300 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 400 staff by end of 2025. Overseas on the ground presence includes USA, Denmark, Mexico, and UAE, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.
About the role
The Company is looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Officer 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 Accounts Payable Officer 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.
- End to end Accounts Payable
- Receive, review, and process invoices in accordance with company procedures.
- Verify accuracy of billing and ensure proper authorisation.
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions and statements.
- Resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare payment run schedule for review by Senior Accounts Payable Officer.
- Prepare Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) schedule.
- Prepare Goods Not Yet Received (GNYR) schedule.
- Generate sales invoices and quotes.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Accounting/Commerce Degree
- Minimum 2 years’ experience
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a geographically distributed team
- Excellent written/verbal communication
- Have a “can do” attitude and willingness to help in variety of tasks, including occasional tasks unrelated to the core role- we’re a growing company and “everyone sweeps the floor”
Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.