As a Project Accountant at Delivery Associates, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate monthly reconciliation of revenue and pass-through costs for our major Client accounts. Working closely with teams across the globe, including operations and the central accounting team, you will focus on revenue recognition and contribute to the financial integrity of the organization.

On an adhoc basis, some of the analysis will involve checking the project's financials versus budgets and supporting the Team in presenting the information to our clients.

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Responsibilities:

Central Point of Contact:

• Act as a key point of contact between the central finance team and project leadership, and project Operations teams.
• Learn the operations of the central finance team including key policies, procedures, processes, and systems in place. 
• Ensure project compliance with central finance policies.‍

‍Planning, Reconciliation and Verification:

• Perform detailed reconciliation of revenue and accounts for major client accounts/projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information for reconciliation purposes.
• Verify and reconcile timesheets, expenses, and contractor invoices against central records to ensure accurate reporting.
• Track budget versus actual spending on an ongoing basis. 
• Provide detailed explanations for identified variances. 
• Identify, communicate, and work to resolve potential issues or discrepancies in revenue recognition.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive profit and loss tracking system on SharePoint and enable capabilities for financial modeling. 
• Work with project leadership to conduct forward planning based on historical actuals, identify areas for optimization, and provide insights to support decision-making processes.
• Provide a comprehensive view of the project's financial standing every month in a dashboard for leadership review.
• Stay informed about relevant accounting regulations and ensure compliance in all revenue recognition activities.
• Prepare and contribute to periodic financial reports, highlighting key revenue-related metrics.
• Assist, and support Client Audits on an ad hoc basis
• First point of contact with our Auditors for all Revenue recognition relating end on Month-end of year Audit‍

‍Documentation:

• Establish a comprehensive documentation process and structure for financial records.
• Ensure all financial documents related to the program are audit-compliant on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborate with external auditors as needed.‍

‍Process Improvement:

• Identify areas for improvement in the project financial management process and implement enhancements.
• Streamline expense tracking, timesheet tracking and reconciliation processes.
• Proactively review and establish financial assumptions to enhance accuracy.
• Establish clear direction with the project teams for submission of timesheets and expenses in line with the project budget. Ensure that the documentation includes step-by-step procedures and guidelines. Conduct training sessions if necessary to familiarise relevant teams with the updated policies.‍

Revenue Recognition: 

• Oversee the financial aspects of developing service requests for billing, ensuring timely and accurate processing with client counterparts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address financial components of service requests related to delivery of services.
• Work with the client counterparts to process payment for services rendered. 
  

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with global teams, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Liaise with operations and central accounting teams to address any discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting.
  

Professional Development:

• Actively pursue professional development opportunities and stay abreast of changes in accounting standards.
• The company may consider subsidizing the candidate to complete accounting exams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 4 years experience.
• Partly qualified in accounting (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred.
• Proven experience in revenue accounting or a related field is an asset.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and revenue recognition standards.

Skills:

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with worldwide colleagues and clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and other relevant accounting software.
• Ability to visualize data, generate reports and provide recommendations. 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Great Holidays allowance
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Potential subsidy for completing accounting exams.

If you are a motivated and independent professional looking to contribute to a dynamic and growing organisation, we invite you to apply for the position of Revenue Accountant at Delivery Associates. Please submit your resume and cover letter to talent@deliveryassociates.com.

Delivery Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.