Project Accountant

Job requirements:

• 4-5 years experience as a project accountant/ financial analyst/ revenue recognition accountant, preferably in a multinational
• Demonstrable experience operating in a complex, fast paced, international business environment.
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills essential
• Ability to manage details but also understand the “big picture”.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work on a late shift (3PM to 11PM)
• Identifies and executes initiatives and continuous improvements.
• Extensive operations interface and collaboration
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP

Preferred qualifications

• A formal qualification (AAT, part qualification CIMA/ACCA, Accounting/Business degree) could be an advantage but is not a requirement

Primary purpose of the Position

• Responsible for the finances of projects categorized in the C0 to C2 risk category bracket.
• Building and managing relationships with the operations teams to help drive understanding of project financial performance and the management of commercial and financial risks.
• Understanding of contracts and how revenue recognition is impacted will be key in this position as well as providing financial support at bid, set-up, execution, and close out phases of the project lifecycle.
• Monthly accounting cycle responsibilities ensuring that AECOM’s monthly accounts are closed out in a timely manner and in accordance with revenue recognition policies.

Key responsibilities:

• Business Partnering with Project Managers, Project Delivery Teams and Senior Operations Management.
• Participate in project review preparation, execution and follow up.
• Project Commercial & Bid Support.
• Monitor project performance and key indicators. 
• Support Business as required in understanding project performance.
• Monitor and analyze revenue to ensure proper revenue recognition methods used. 
• Understand the commercial and billing requirements of projects, including complex issues.
• Assist in providing guidance to Ops teams on the requirements for DoA approvals where business is operating at risk.
• Month end close, including project revenue adjustments, WIP and loss provision analysis.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting standards across all projects in portfolio and support Ops teams in understanding of documentation requirements to support revenue recognition principles and SOX compliance.
• Internal and external audit support as and when required.

Personal and Behavioral Attributes

• Collaborative and engaging in style and embraces a “best for business” mindset.
• Ethical.
• Well organized with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Must be pro-active and demonstrate ability to see things through to the end.
• Ability to be resourceful, hands on and work both independently and as part of high-performing team