Project Accountant - Middle East

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Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Develop, analyze, interpret and provide internal distribution of financial information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability and performance against budget.  Provide services as an “Internal Auditor” assuring controls are being followed. 
• Work closely with Project Manager in preparing monthly progress invoices for work performed during the month.  
• Maintain accurate and timely Cash Flow data, both current and forecasted as compared to projected Cash Flow assumed in Financial Model. 
• Administer all approved Change Orders and increases to Prime Contract and pertinent Subcontracts.  Ensure all Contract Purchase Order Changes are issued to Subcontractors on a regular basis.  
• Timely billing of debtors, ensuring payment is received, managing stock payments, keeping debtors to agreed payment terms. 
• Monthly Management Reporting.  
• Cost data recorded accurately. 
• Reporting project performance (comparing actuals to budget; Variance Analysis; Forecasting).  
• Working with the project managers to help them with forecasting and budgeting. 
• Assist Project Manager in maintaining up to date and accurate records in tracking Contemplated Change Notices, Change Directives and Requests for Information.  
• Manage all project accounting data bases to ensure timely upkeep, security and control.  
• Provide direct financial communication with all required parties including Owner, Subcontractors, internal Financing department and project team.  
• Assume other special activities and responsibilities under the direction of the Construction Manager / Project Manager.  

REPORTING TO

• Function responsibility to the Project Manager.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience, at least five years accounting experience, the majority of which should have been in a construction related environment. 
• Computer literacy with experience in MSWord, Excel is essential.
• Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines in a team environment. 
• The ability to function efficiently on a jobsite is essential.

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