Project Accountant

Buro Happold

The Role

Overview

Financial backbone for project teams, handling accounting, billing, budgets, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • mis reporting
  • iso audits
  • invoice preparation
  • timesheet management
  • sharepoint docs
  • deltek planning

Tasks

-Provide project data and insights for management meetings. -Support internal and external QMS ISO audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses. -Support monthly revenue finalization and preparation of project MIS reports. -Apply accounting standards for revenue recognition to ensure financial integrity. -Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes. -Prepare and issue sales invoices in coordination with PDs/PLs. -Ensure timely submission and maintenance of timesheets in Agresso. -Review project budgets, staffing plans, work schedules, and fee structures. -Ensure adherence to project compliance requirements. -Assist the Project Operations Manager and other team members with additional assignments as needed. -Coordinate with global Buro Happold offices for seamless financial operations. Likely require alternate hours 1-day/week to coordinate with New York based team. -Analyse contract terms and ensure accurate client billing. -Engage with our vibrant community through the Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, and BH Women's Network, fostering a supportive and diverse workplace culture -Maintain contract folders/files on SharePoint in line with standard procedures. -Communicate effectively with Project Directors and Project Leads regarding contract documents, change orders, approvals, and billing-related services. -Conduct resource planning meetings and assist Job Leaders with planning in Deltek.

Requirements

  • finance mba
  • project accounting
  • deltek
  • power bi
  • sharepoint
  • excel

What You Bring

-Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. -B. Com/M. Com/MBA in Finance with a minimum experience of 2-3 years in Project Accounting. -Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams. -Ability to work and perform under pressure and tight deadlines. -Strong understanding of professional services and project accounting. -Proficiency in Deltek, Power BI and SharePoint is preferred. -Sound Knowledge and hands on experience in Excel, PPT.

Benefits

-Make a difference in the world with our Share Our Skills (SOS) program, offering opportunities to support local communities and those in need globally. -Our 5-day workweek policy supports work-life balance, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge. -A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you -Back to Work Program for Women - Swam Siddha - We're committed to empowering women, facilitating seamless re-entry into the workforce through our dedicated program -Competitive salary and benefits package including Annual Discretionary Bonus, Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme for both you and your family, Group Personal Accident Cover -A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellness initiatives designed to support your mental and physical health -Benefit from our Employee Referral Bonus, rewarding you for bringing talented candidates into our fold

The Company

About Buro Happold

- excels in providing creative and sustainable solutions for complex projects. - serves a diverse range of sectors. - projects include large-scale infrastructure, high-end residential, and innovative commercial buildings. - recognized for its expertise in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering. - portfolio includes iconic projects such as the Sydney Opera House renewal and London's Crossrail. - innovative, sustainable design is central to the company’s approach, incorporating cutting-edge technologies. - delivers solutions that enhance the built environment.

Sector Specialisms

Air and Rail

Commercial

Cultural

Education

Government (US)

Healthcare

Major Infrastructure

Science and technology