Project Accountant

Job Objective: To ensure all accounting entries within the individual’s area of control (i.e. project, contract, service line) are recorded in an accurate and timely manner. This involves the provision of timely reporting of financial data internally to business stakeholders and externally to the client. Furthermore, financial reporting will extend to forecasts, budgets and a “no surprises” outlook, together with ad-hoc financial analysis. In some cases this also requires the management of a small team.

• Ensure that all accounting entries are prepared accurately and in line with corporate deadlines
• Ensure invoices are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with the commercial terms of the contract
• Ensure results are accurately reported and analyzed
• Calculation of billing and cost rates, and analysis of margins to manage profitability
• Preparation of annual plan and quarterly reforecast in conjunction with Business Management and Finance team
• Responsibility for compliance with Financial management Framework within the individual’s sphere of control
• Focus on cash collection, optimization of DSO and minimization of unbilled items together with ensuring these balance sheet areas are appropriately reconciled, analyzed and controlled
• Liaising with external, internal and client auditors
• Linkage with business manager and contracts administrator regarding any contractual aspects
• Execution of various ad hoc financial analysis and tasks as and when required

Qualifications:

• Further education through College or University with a recognized accounting qualification
• Preferably working towards CIMA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• 1 – 2 years accounting experience
• Proficient user of Excel
• People supervision skills
• Good commercial knowledge
• Good systems experience (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion)

Personal attributes:

• Ability to form and maintain strong working relationships
• Strong ethical values and communicates with openness and honesty