Project Support Assistant
GHD · Santiago
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
The Project Management Finance Analyst is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of project financial data in our Accounting System, and maintaining timely production of external client invoicing. This position analyzes projects and their financial performance, and provides support to Project Managers, Directors and others to promote the financial success of projects.
Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you. With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth. Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.
Let's solve the big problems together.
That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.
Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your dedication could take you.
Crucial duties and responsibilities
Contract Review and Approval:
• Review draft contract for invoicing terms, project costing, and other financial specifics such as, retention/retainer, prevailing wage, sub-consultant, charge rates, unit pricing, etc
Project Team Involvement:
- Provide historical project data
- Provide charge rate and related data for fee estimates and project proposals
- Primary point of contact with outside client accounting staff to assist with project financial data inquiries
- Provide exceptional customer service to all clients ensuring happiness with financial services
Project Setup/Maintenance:
- Review project set-up to ensure accuracy
- Update/maintain client billing information
- Review and maintain accurate project costing for revenue recognition
- Reconcile, Inactivate, and Close project data
Client Setup:
- Provide assistance, when vital, with new/existing client approvals/submittals
- Review client billing data for invoicing requirements
Timesheets:
• Confirm project costing data
Assist Accounts Receivable
- Specialist by providing billing data when necessary
- Assist Project Managers with collection calls on outstanding debts
- Update MIS with collection data when received
Client Invoicing:
- Distribute draft invoices to Project Managers
- Review/Input unit pricing data as required
- Produce accurate and timely client invoices (internal and external)
- Ensure all required backup documentation accompanies client invoices
- Mail/Email or upload all client invoices
- Promote and establish point of contact with client accounting staff on project financial and invoicing matters
- Archive client invoices
- Provide exceptional customer service to improve client experience and happiness
Qualifications and requirements
- Must have excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Minimum of one year accounting experience preferably with a professional services firm.
- Minimum of one year experience with invoices, cost estimate spreadsheets and timesheets.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong editing/proofreading skills.
- Ability to work independently, as well as with others.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
As a multicultural organization, we promote individual achievements and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. At GHD, we comply with the Labor Inclusion Law (Law No. 21.015). We provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without distinction of race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or marital status.
Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.