Project Accountant

Saudi Arabia  |  Permanent

Our multi national Events and exhibitions contracting client has a new requirement for a well experienced Project Accountant to join their team in Riyadh, KSA. Successful candidates will have extensive project accounting experience on all size events and exhibition projects in the GCC.

This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

The project accountant is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects, looking into variances, approving outgoings inclusive of expenses, follow up and integrate with the Account manager and the CFO to ensure the project billings are issued to clients and payments are collected in a timely manner..

Handle the project's expenses and invoices, and coordinate the overheads with the project team

Ability to support the commercial and cost manager to manage change request and variation orders

Check and audit the subcontractors and suppliers invoices.

Coordinate with HR and CFO for the payroll

The current projects are mostly entailing impressive temporary and semi-permanent builds for entertainment and mega cultural events as part of the Saudi Seasons in addition to other stand-alone events/projects.

Project Accountant Requirements:

Financial specialist with detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents. Must have excellent communication and writing skills, and at least three years of experience in project accounting.

The candidate should possess extensive experience in accounting and the ability to provide project managers with accurate financial information. Top-Notch Project Accountants ensure consistent billing and prepare reliable financial reports.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or similar.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) would be advantageous.
• 2-5 years' experience as a Project Accountant, or similar.
• Proficiency in electronic accounting systems
• Ability to report to the Accounting Supervisor and other project managers.
• Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Exceptional ability to prepare project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports.
• Extensive experience in project invoicing and billing.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in accounting.
• Excellent communication skills toward effective collaboration and client services

Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV and portfolio directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and shortlisting.

Date Posted: 11 Jan 2021

Status: Filled