Description
My client a leader in the Solar Panel Market and a listed company is looking for a Senior Project Accountant. Ideal candidate would be an account in the energy sector or building where there are lots of different projects going on.Location: London with some travel to Munich which is where the HQ is located
Rate: £ a day
Contract: 3-6 monthsResponsibilities:
Project Accounting
- Complete new project set-up and maintenance in the accounting system including changes to budgets, while ensuring compliance with OPA and CRA policies for maintaining project documentation including, but not limited to, contracts, subcontractor agreements, invoices and change orders
- Monitor the progress of accounting projects, including costs, billing, and reporting,
- Liaise with Project Managers to set up project specifics in the accounting system and manage the information in accordance with company guidelines,
- Initiate review of project transaction documents and accounts, when necessary, for accuracy and completeness including sub-changes, time reports, expenses, credit notes and customer and subcontractor invoices
- Monitor billings against project budgets, while assuming initiative with Project Managers to resolve issues
- Review monthly WIP and conduct monthly WIP review meetings with Project Managers, to ensure timely billing
- Investigation of project variances and unbilled revenue and provide explanation for project variance, WIP balance & AR for month-end reporting
- Review invoices for accuracy prior to submitting for Project Manager approval
- Perform periodic review of project revenue recognition
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of project closeouts
- Perform project reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy of a project
Qualifications and Experience:
- 7+ years' experience in related role,
- CGA/CMA or MAcc designation or final stages of such programs,
- Some CRA and Income Tax Act knowledge
- SAP
- Knowledge in US GAAP, IFRS and UK GAAP desirable
- EPC or related industry experience desirable
- Experience with project cost accounting, foreign currency, and sales tax is desirable,
- Demonstrated ability to perform related functions in adherence to regulations, laws, policies, and standards,
- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization,
- Able to deal with people tactfully, confidentially, diplomatically, and professionally at all times,
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently,
- Computer literacy, including effective skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and e-mail required,
- Exceptional organizational skills and time management skills,
- Attention to detail in all areas of work.
If the above is you please get in touch with your CV