| Job Location | UAE |
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Atkins are looking for an Assistant Project Accountant to join the Project Accounting team within the Middle East Shared Services Function (SSF or more commonly known as Central Finance). The Assistant Project Accountant will report to the Finance Manager - Project Reporting.The Project Accounting team is responsible for client related finance, management of our time booking system and utilisation reporting. The department supports our Sector Finance teams with their project accounting and their monthly management accounting. The team also ensures compliance with the Group Finance Manual and maintains and evaluates internal controls which govern the core Project Accounting processes.ResponsibilitiesThe Assistant Project Accountant is a business facing role and excellent communication, combined with a strong sense of high quality and responsive delivery is critical to the role.Core responsibilities will include- Provide Project Accounting support to one or more business Sectors across the Middle East and Africa- Work closely with Sector Finance to prepare project budgets, forecasts, and monthly Sector accounts- Work with Divisional Project Controls teams to ensure all client contracts and variations are scanned and stored and co-ordinate with the Finance Team in Bangalore to ensure details are then updated on the contract tracker- Manage the time bookings for the assigned Sectors and review subsequent utilisation against targets- Provide support on project enquiries and bids as required- Preparation of periodical reports and reconciliations to be submitted to the business and / or Group- Ensure compliance with Group Finance Manual and use of best project accounting practices- Coordinating with, and providing samples to, internal and external auditors- Ensure accuracy of workflow and completion within the specified deadlines- Develop strong working relationships with team members and key stakeholders within the assigned Sectors- Ad-hoc support to relevant business improvement projects- Work closely with a number of other team members- Seek opportunities to learn new skills and aspire to develop within the team REQUIREMENTS: REQUIREMENTSTechnical CompetenciesEssential- Minimum of at least 5 years Finance experience, of which, at least 2 were in a project environment.- Some of, if not all, project accounting experience should be in a time-charge environment.- Good understanding of a project lifecycle and the different measures of financial performance.- Has been exposed to project budgets and forecasts and understands the concept of variations.- Proven track record of producing accurate reports in a timely manner- Good knowledge of a document control system- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel (ability to build custom models is an advantage)- Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools- High standard of (numerical) presentation skills- Excellent communication in English (both written and oral)- Experience of interacting with multiple businesses and finance functions- Experience of working within a multi-cultural environment- Proven ability to develop strong working relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.Desirable- Part / Fully Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CPA or other recognised Western Accounting qualification- Has Finance experience working on a major project or within a Sector Finance department- Has relevant industry experience in Construction, Engineering or a relevant Consultancy- Working knowledge of JD Edwards, Hyperion Finance Management (HFM), Smart View and other specific IT systems and databased- Working knowledge of project provisioning and best practice accounting around this area- Has prepared project related financial reports and reconciliations, in particular, relating to; project expenses, billing, debt, provisions and utilisation- Experience in preparing General Ledger journal entries relating to projects.BehaviouralEssential- Initiative - Able to work independently with minimum supervision, make suggestions on best practice and improving current processes and procedures.- Problem Solving - Can think of creative solutions to problems. Strong interpersonal skills- Able to develop good working relationships with colleagues at all levels.- Analytical - Able to analyse large volumes of date and clearly communicate findings.- Teamwork - Willingly cooperate with others towards the same goals and objectives.- Communication skills - Clear, concise and relevant in both the verbal and written form.- Time Management - Can prioritise, plan ahead and achieve objectives within strict deadlines.- Influencing - Confident liaising with and influencing at all levels within the organisation.- Cultural Awareness - Able to work within a diverse team and to engage all colleagues.- Capable of intelligent debate - challenge colleagues in a constructive manner, communicate complexity clearly, avoid being abrasive or judgmental.SNC Lavalins Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.As one of the worlds most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.Rewards & BenefitsWe offer an excellent package which includes:- A competitive salary- Transportation allowance- Medical and life insurance cover- 22 calendar days annual leave- Medical and life insurance cover- Company gratuity scheme- Discretionary bonus scheme- Annual flight allowance to point of origin- Employee Assistance Programme - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants
Keyskills :
Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.
We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers needs, our vision is to:
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