The Role
The Project Accountant will manage daily project accounting operations, support proposal development, process payments, reconcile assets, ensure accuracy in financial transactions, and prepare reports.
Summary Generated by Built In
Under
the supervision of the Financial Controller, the Project Accountant will play a
hands-on role in managing the daily operations of project accounting. We are
seeking a results-driven, dependable, and proactive professional to provide
strong support to our Project Team.
Primary
Responsibilities
- Support the development of Project Proposals by verifying that cost
estimates are accurate and the scope of work is clearly articulated.
- Preparation of Projected Cash Flow for the Various Projects
- Review and validate contractor claim documents to ensure accuracy
and eligibility for payment.
- Manage the processing of payments to suppliers and subcontractors.
- Maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers (FAR), ensuring all
assets are properly safeguarded and covered by adequate insurance.
- Projects Accounts are up-to-date, timely reconciliation and all
internal controls, processes and procedures are adhered to
- Ensure all financial transactions are supported by adequate source
documents and approval from the financial delegate
- Coordinate with Projects team to provide Project Status Report for
review to ensure timely completion of the Project and to avoid additional time
/ cost overrun
- Determine and verify the actual costs incurred upon completion of
projects.
- Facilitate the transfer of completed projects into fixed assets,
ensuring all necessary documentation is properly compiled and submitted.
- Timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports
accurately
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting or Equivalent with 5 to 10 years’ experience in
a similar role.
- Full member of CPA-PNG or nearly completion to be a member of
CPA-PNG.
- Technically strong finance professional with experience in handling large projects
- Working knowledge with Attaché.
- Advanced Excel skill is a must.
- Strong analytical abilities, planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure .
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting or Equivalent
- 5 to 10 years' experience in a similar role
- Full member of CPA-PNG or nearly completion to be a member of CPA-PNG
- Working knowledge with Attache
- Advanced Excel skill
- Strong analytical abilities, planning and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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The Company
What We Do
Pacific Manpower is a specialized HR provider that offers skilled and expatriate workers to industries such as mining and oil/gas. They also assist companies in accessing qualified global talent.
