Job Ref: 215339480

Date: 2021-12-07 21:30:52

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Accountant to join our Finance team.

In this role you will lead the Project Accounting and Analysis for specific Projects being delivered across multiple sites; Canada, Australia and the UK within the Sonar OBU. Tracking all financial components of the projects, monitoring progress and investigating variances.

The Project Accountant position will comprise two major aspects:

Project Accounting for specific Project Portfolios:

* As Finance Business Partner for the project portfolio you will be working with the Project Managers and team members to ensure accurate capture of actual costs incurred and updates to forecast cost to complete.

* Providing all financial information, analysis and insight to the project team, challenging their thinking and helping them make more informed decisions that align with the business strategy.

* Understanding the key financial principles/drivers relating to project delivery.

Management Accountancy:

* You will work alongside the Sonar OBU finance teams ensure delivery of accurate and timely project management information.

* Producing management reports to the requirements and deadlines of both internal and external customers.

* Incorporating sound financial controls to support the Senior Leadership Team decision making and compliance with our Group reporting requirements.

Role Requirements as a Senior Project Accountant

* Qualified accountant

* Self-motivated. In this role you must have the ability to work well with others as well as independently, working under your own initiative. You will have the confidence and gravitas to be able to effectively challenge and influence others.

* Must be highly analytical with strong attention to detail. The role requires exceptional planning and project management skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.

* Creative and pragmatic in approach whilst being well organised and calm under pressure.

* Experience of ERP / Business Systems and processes, ensuring they are fit for purpose and recommend improvements where required.

* Willingness to travel and flexibility on working hours to work with colleagues Internationally.

Skills and Qualifications Required as a Senior Project Accountant

* Degree in Accounting or Finance and Professional accountancy qualification.

* Decision-making skills are key to weighing the costs and benefits of various options and determining the best course of action to achieve project performance.

* Problem-solving skills are crucial to analyzing past and current performance and recommending action to improve productivity and profitability

* Working knowledge of budgets and financial

* Candidates will need to be comfortable dealing with and adjusting to a variable workload. Ability to prioritise, to manage workload and flexibility to achieve deadlines

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