Accountant

The Project and Cost Accountant oversees all the projects accounting functions for the firm. -He/she monitors the progress of projects, investigates variances, and ensures that project billings are issued to customers. They may also assist with the development of the financial aspects of the business case for each proposed project.

Day to day:

• Reviewing budgets, including staffing, work plans, and fee structures.
• Providing project managers and clients with timely financial reports and budgets, as well as project forecasts.
• Preparing pre-billing reports for project managers to review.
• Preparing actual costs, working capital, cost controlling , PPV posting
• Monitoring receivable income and supporting project managers with collections.
• Ensuring a steady cash flow by generating, auditing, and sending invoices in a timely manner.
• Updating contracts according to client requirements and reporting associated budget amendments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e. GAAP, FASB), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control
• Perform special projects and duties as required.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field & a minimum of 7 years in an accounting role.
• Experience with full cycle accounting
• Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Exceptional ability to prepare project budgets,
• Strong skills in Excel and Microsoft package and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of IFRS a plus.