Overview
The Project Accountant applies their conceptual knowledge of project accounting and, with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward project accounting problems. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Project Accountant understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.
Essential Qualifications and Education
* 5+ years of experience, ideally in oil and gas, EPCI, or construction industry
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting required and relevant certification, such as Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CPA, etc.)
* Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP environment
* Previous accounting staff supervisory experience
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Maintain internal financial control over the project
* Ensure that invoices are rendered to clients on a timely basis according to contract terms and that project costs are correctly processed and recorded
* Responsible for client audit interface
* Working with project procurement and subcontracts functions to report commitments amounts
* Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including project cash flow, and review them with the project management team
* Directly work with the project manager and project cost controls to prepare project cost reporting and review project profit estimates
* Review the commercial sections of major purchase orders and subcontracts for compliance with JRM policy
* Ensure that all activities involving foreign currency are hedged according to JRM policy
* Align and Coordinate with other departments on project-related financial matters and maintain this interface throughout the life of the project
* Review and analysis of costs charged to the project
* Identify and Assess project related business risks and recommend mitigation plans
* Manage accounts payables processing for the project
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