JOB DESCRIPTION

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Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Accountant be based in our office in Brunei. The role has reporting responsibility to the Finance Manager in Brunei and is a full-time role that will be 100% office-based in our Kuala Belait location.

The Role

The Senior Project Accountant ensures all accounting entries within the individual's area of control (i.e. project, contract, service line) are recorded in an accurate and timely manner. This involves the provision of timely reporting of financial data internally to business stakeholders and externally to the client. Furthermore, financial reporting will extend to forecasts, budgets and a "no surprises" outlook, together with ad-hoc financial analysis. This may require the management of a small team of accountants, and this role is appropriate for larger, more significant projects, contracts or service lines.
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Our Client and Project

This role forms a key part of the project team for the BSP EPC for Brownfield projects, which has a project value of approximately BND 600m. The contract duration is initially for five years, but with the option of a further extension.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Join us in Peaceful Brunei Darussalam (Abode of Peace) where quiet forests meet calm shores, which offers stillness and simplicity after a productive workday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of all accounting entries to ensure they are prepared accurately and in line with corporate deadlines
• Management of invoices to ensure they are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with the commercial terms of the contract
• Ensure results are accurately reported and analysed
• Effective management of the accounting team
• Calculation of billing and cost rates, and analysis of margins to manage profitability
• Preparation and management of annual plan and quarterly reforecast in conjunction with Business Management and Finance team
• Responsibility for compliance with Financial management Framework within the individual's sphere of control
• Focus on cash collection, optimisation of DSO and minimisation of unbilled items together with ensuring these balance sheet areas are appropriately reconciled, analysed and controlled
• Liaising with external, internal and client auditors
• Linkage with business manager and contracts administrator regarding any contractual aspects
• Execution of various ad hoc financial analysis and tasks as and when require

QUALIFICATIONS

• Further education through College or University with a recognised accounting qualification
• Preferably working towards CIMA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Minimum of five years project accounting experience
• Proficient user of Excel
• People supervision and management skills
• Good commercial knowledge
• Good systems experience (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion)

Personal attributes:

• Ability to form and maintain strong working relationships
• Shows willingness to make improvements and shares best practice
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to discuss issues clearly and concisely at all levels within the organisation

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.