Project Accountant

KBR · Chennai

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KBR’s history is built on the pioneers that set the standard across a variety of industries over the last century. Today, we continue that legacy by developing groundbreaking solutions for government and industry clients. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. Our team comprises approximately 29,000 people globally, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

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Responsible for executing accounting policies and procedures involving the maintenance of general ledgers, asset and liability accounts, analysis of balance sheet accounts, Project related accounting transactions and management financial reporting. Under general supervision, and occasional direct supervision, performs assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within the field of accounting.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform accounting function and activities including one or more activities of billing, revenue recognition, project financial status reports, overhead accounting, master data management, fixed assets accounting, accruals, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and reporting

• Subject matter expert / Single point of contact role in activities assigned
• Should adhere to all controls and compliance including SOX / business controls
• Individual contributor role involving highly complex activities
• Role may require handling complex activities in F&A function including one or more of Billing / Account Reconciliation / Accounts Receivables / Cash Application / Accounts Payables / General Accounting / Project Accounting / Corporate Accounting / Reporting
• Require frequent communication and coordination with managers and other key stakeholders in various KBR offices globally.
• High stakeholder engagement globally at a controller / leadership level
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Provide supporting documentation for audits. 
• Any other functions as may be allocated by supervisor

Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

·       Recognized professional qualification or Intermediary Qualification (CA/CWA/ACCA or CIMA) with relevant work-experience of 1+ years or Semi-qualified professionals’ /  Post graduate degree in commerce with minimum 3 years of relevant work experience

• Strong accounting knowledge - provide full spectrum of accounting support including handling of full set of accounts; monthly closing of books, accounts reconciliations; management financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, anti-corruption and SOX compliance
• Experience in Project Accounting activities for MNC engineering and construction companies or experience in F&A of multinational companies including F&A shared services preferred
• Candidates with hands-on experience in SAP, MSD, Costpoint, HFM, Cadency / AssureNet, MS Office etc. preferred
• Candidates are expected to be flexible with interest in learning and to be able to take up any given role in one or more of Billing / Account Reconciliation / Accounts Receivables / Cash Application / Accounts Payables / General Accounting / Project Accounting / Tax / Corporate Accounting that is best suited for the employee and as per the business needs

·       Should be flexible for job rotation on business needs and / or as determined as per the career progression plans

• Candidates are expected to possess analytical skills with attention to details
• Work requires professional English written and good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Should be a Team Player
• Ability to create strong working relationships with global stakeholders
• Need to possess the KBR Leadership Imperatives recommended for this level
• Candidates are expected to have continuous improvement mindset
• Should be flexible regarding work timing (shift timings based on business requirement)
• Should be flexible regarding work from home vs work from office to be determined based on business requirements
• Should be flexible to work under tight timelines

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