Job Brief: The Project Accountant will be responsible for administration of project reporting and commercial financial support. The position will be required to report functionally to the Finance Manager.
Roles and Responsibilities.
• Delivering consistent, accurate and timely management reports.
• Assisting with Financial Support to Project Management team
• Ensure alignment between Finance and Project Controls teams.
• Assist with preparation of budget and forecasting activities.
• Assist with controlling WIP and AR, ensuring low DSO statistics through effective credit control.
• Assist with internal, external and client audit activities.
• Any other adhoc project/support to Finance and Project Management.
• Work within a multi-cultural business framework and provide ethical and compliant support.
• Mentor exemplary behavior regarding HSE, Ethics and Company “Code of Conduct” policy.
Required Qualifications & Experience
• Tertiary qualification, Diploma / Degree in accounting or 3 – 5 years’ experience in project accounting with engineering-based organisation.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable / credit control activities.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Good systems skills and knowledge.
Required Competencies
• Strong demonstrated use of advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS applications
• Knowledge of financial reporting and data mining tools desirable.
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
Job application procedure
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More Information
- Address Kampala, Uganda, East Africa