PA Associate - Master Data

Who is ERM?

ERM is a leading global sustainability consulting firm, committed for nearly 50 years to helping organizations navigate complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. We bring together a diverse and inclusive community of experts across regions and disciplines, providing a truly multicultural environment that fosters collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful global exposure. As a people-first organization, ERM values well-being, career development, and the power of collective expertise to drive sustainable impact for our clients—and the planet.

Introducing our new Global Delivery Centre (GDC) Our Global Delivery Centre (GDC) in India is a unified platform designed to deliver high-value services and solutions to ERM’s global clientele. By centralizing key business and consulting functions, we streamline operations, optimize service delivery, and enable our teams to focus on what matters most—advising clients on sustainability challenges with agility and innovation. Through the GDC, you will collaborate with international teams, leverage emerging technologies, and further enhance ERM’s commitment to excellence—amplifying our shared mission to make a lasting, positive impact.

Job Objective:

The Project Accounting (PA) team at ERM is a function that resides within the Finance Department, responsible for closely partnering with ERM's consultant teams to ensure proper administration and financial health of client projects, from inception through close. This highly critical team is vital in ERM reaching important KPIs, including NR, PBBIT/EBITDA, and WIP DSO.

Role Profile:

The role is responsible for ensuring all projects are set up completely and accurately using information collected during contract stage. The role also manages transfers of budget and sets up billing schedules.

Key responsibilities:

• Project set ups - Review contract and supporting documentation for project set up and project set up form for completeness and return to Project Manager’s (PM) if incomplete.

• Set up projects in project system in line with Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Adjust projects as needed per SOPs (e.g. Bill Rates, WBS, IWAs, Project Team, etc.)

• Budget transfers - Process budget transfers in line with SLA.

• Billing schedules - Set up billing frequency schedules and events in line with instructions and SLA.

• Project close outs - Action Project close out process in line with SLA and SOP.

Shift Pattern:

This role requires working in shift hours aligned to global stakeholders. North America shift: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM IST

EMEA shift: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST

Required skills:

• 3-5 years of experience in O2C (including contract financial review) or related finance process roles.

• Basic knowledge of financial processes, controls, and compliance requirements.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Desired skills, but not required:

• Fluency in other languages besides common Indian dialects or English.

Candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of our recruitment process. All personal information will be handled confidentially and in compliance with data protection laws.

Candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of our recruitment process. All personal information will be handled confidentially and in compliance with data protection laws.