JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Wood has an opportunity for a Project Finance Partner to join our team in Qatar on a long-term basis.
Key Objective is to ensure 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.
- 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 minimization of unbilled items together with ensuring these balance sheet areas are appropriately reconciled, analyzed 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 required
Requirements:
Qualifications:- Further education through College or University with a recognised accounting qualification
- Preferably working towards CIMA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- 3-4 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 THE COMPANY
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.
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