Job Description Summary
The PMx Services Project Accounting Analyst North Africa executes all Accounting, closing, and pacing activities for a given portfolio of projects (CSAs, MMPs, Transactional) managed on the PowerMax ERP, to ensure timely and accurate financials. The Business Unit Accountant (Services) partners with Operations, Fulfillment, and Services ITR Finance to achieve outcomes. Areas of responsibility include project set up, performing contract margin reviews, pacing validation, monthly & quarterly closing activities, account reconciliation, assisting with Stat & Tax audits by providing appropriate data.
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities:
As the PMx Services Project Accounting Analyst North Africa, you will:
- Account for financials of the projects in line with GAAP & STAT policies & standards (e.g., revenue recognition, journal entries, etc.)
- Maintain strong connection with operations to validate contract data (project cost, invoicing), prepare financial output, and communicate to CPMs, CSLs, and broader finance community
- Support operations by approving credit notes, recording bad debt and bonus/liquidated damages
- Review and reconcile periodic balance sheet accounts related to projects & prepare and present monthly balance sheet reviews
- Actively participate in contract handover reviews from Inquiry to Order (ITO), to Order to Remittance (OTR) i.e., T&C clarifications, project setup, payment security, hedging evaluation, etc.
- Perform Margin Review calculations to enable ITR Services Finance to work with Project Managers to optimize the performance of the contracts
- Download & prepare SONIC data as part of the pacing process for validation with Operations (CPMs)
- Possess detailed knowledge of the pacing case to enable BU Finance in optimizing the case
- Monitor intercompany transactions related to projects & partner with central IBS team to problem solve rejects & holds
- Provide internal and external Audit support relating to project accounting activity, balance sheet and P&L as needed
- Execute project accounting within ERPs per the global standards set by the business
- Be a strong advocate for LEAN culture, supporting continuous improvement of processes
Required Qualifications:
- BS in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent international degree
- 2+ years of experience in Finance and/or Operations in progressively larger positions of responsibility
- 1+ years of Financial Systems & Data Experience
Desired Characteristics:
- Expertise in PowerMax
- Solid understanding of USGAAP and statutory accounting principles with ability to translate accounting requirements to ERP solutions
- Demonstrated ability to deliver with focus, prioritize and perform in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly
- Experience and interest in driving process improvement
- Excellent time management, organizational and data driven skills
- Adaptable/flexible: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or ability to work in ambiguous situations
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No