Senior Accountant
ACCOUNTABILITIES
· Responsible for delivering consistent, accurate and timely management information (financial and statistical) to all key stakeholders for decision making purposes.
· Ensures accuracy and consistency in application of Accounting Policy and Standards and appropriate internal controls.
· Where the balance sheet is multi-location, works closely with the Finance Controller to ensure all location assets and liabilities are accurately stated; ensures complete and designated balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled on a timely basis
· Engages with the business services centre where appropriate.
· Overall project accounting responsibility of projects and joint ventures, including compliance with revenue and profit recognition policies
- Ensure auditable compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements and achievement of sound corporate governance and compliance with The Way, Worley policies and IFRS.
- Collaborates with other Country Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, BSC and key internal stakeholder groups to act in a manner that supports the global business through sharing of resources, and intelligence to optimise delivery to customers, particularly for multi-location and / or global customer projects.· Drives best in class cash management around DSO and WIP (collections efficiency and invoicing efficiency)· Stewards ongoing cash forecasting; upholds strong, visible credit risk management in the sub-region· Actively monitors at-risk clients for financial impairment
- · Identifies and contributes to the ongoing development of systems and processes to enhance capabilities, including delivery of deeper information for decision support.
- Identifies and supports cost reduction opportunities across the location
Job Specific Knowledge:
Significant financial experience in the industry.· Exceptional technical and analytical accounting skills, specifically in the areas or financial modelling, analysis and reporting· Extensive budgeting and forecasting experience· Experience as a strategic business partner to operational teams across the business; has provided commercial support and analysis related to ongoing or potential business activities and contract negotiations· Experience leading and supervising financial teams· Engineering, consulting and construction project experience.· Good understanding of relevant legislation and internal and external compliance requirements
Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:· Degree and applicable professional accounting designation· Expert technical understanding of GAAP and IFRS; maintains the highest professional ethics and standards.· Spanish (Fluent)English (fluent)
IT Skills:· Familiar with ERP and BI environments, specifically Oracle and Hyperion.
Key Skills:
Financial Management:
- Timely Reporting: Deliver consistent and accurate financial and statistical management information to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
- Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to Accounting Policies and Standards, maintaining appropriate internal controls.
Balance Sheet Oversight:
- Multi-Location Coordination: Collaborate with Finance Controllers to accurately state assets and liabilities across locations, ensuring timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
Project Accounting:
- Joint Venture Oversight: Manage project accounting responsibilities, ensuring compliance with revenue and profit recognition policies.
Compliance and Governance:
- Auditable Compliance: Ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements, promoting sound corporate governance and adherence to IFRS and company policies.
Collaboration and Resource Sharing:
- Cross-Functional Engagement: Work with Country Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, and internal stakeholders to optimize resource delivery for global projects.
Managing Consultant Principal
Role Context:
Managing consultant within a Service Line with responsibility to deliver the budget for the Service Line by focusing on people leadership, project execution, technical excellence
You’ll be:
- Accountable for meeting agreed upon budget targets
- Responsible for the utilization (i.e. billability) of resources within the capability center
- Responsible for overhead spending within the area of responsibility to ensure adequate control of budget
- Responsible for development of the project owning forecast for the area of responsibility
- Responsible for identifying and hiring key talent to support to delivery of projects within the area of responsibility
You’ll have:
- Experience working within a consulting or engineering based business.
- Knowledge with typical client issues, capabilities.
- Relevant Engineering, Business or Industry related degree or equivalent qualification
Moving Forward:
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we’re not just talking about it; we’re doing it. We’re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
Key Skills:
Financial Management:
- Budget Accountability: Ensure that the service line meets agreed-upon budget targets through effective planning and execution.
- Resource Utilization: Manage resource utilization (billability) within the capability center to optimize performance and financial outcomes.
- Overhead Control: Monitor and control overhead spending within the area of responsibility to maintain budget integrity.
- Project Forecasting: Develop accurate project forecasts for the area of responsibility to support financial planning and decision-making.
