Project Accountant

To efficiently support the management of NIPDEC’s financial resources and effectively supervise the accounting function in the Finance department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review periodically the systems of accounting for all project transactions.

• Monitor and report on project related restricted cash

• Provision of information to support the financial reporting of project related transactions in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards

• Participate and contribute to the entire project life cycle, from planning to executing to close out stage.

• Review project costings to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Ensure proper filing of ALL project related documentation.

• Provide final approval of the monthly reconciliation of the Work in Progress accounts. 

• Provide information on project status for all active projects on a monthly basis to facilitate any project accounting adjustments to billings, revenue recognition and contractor cost.

• Assist in the preparation of miscellaneous project reports.

• Assist in the selection of appropriate training for Junior Staff

• Perform tender evaluations

• Provide support in project related queries during the external audit of the financial statements. 

• Provide the financial compliance reports required under PURE and any other project related Memorandum of Understanding agreement.

• Supervise the timely completion of all project related payments

• Approve supplier statement reconciliations for project related contractors

• Perform any other related duties as may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Requirements:

• ACCA, CIMA qualified or post graduate degree in Finance, Accounting or Management

• A minimum of five (5) years experience in the field of accounting at a supervisory level.

• Project Accounting experience would be considered an asset.

• Any equivalent combination of qualification and experience.

Special Skills and Knowledge:

• Extensive, in depth and current knowledge of best accounting practices and procedures.

• Considerable knowledge of modern management techniques and practices.

• Knowledge of relevant accounting software and, in particular, Microsoft Dynamics SL v. 2015

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office software applications.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to function effectively as a member and team leader within the Finance Department and Management teams.

• Ability to exercise mature judgement and discretion in making challenging job decisions and in interpreting company policies and procedures.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Strict adherence to NIPDEC’s policies and procedures

• Established professional standards, industry best practice and statutory requirements.

• Ability to craft and produce solutions to ad hoc requests as needed