Play a critical role in partnering with project and business leaders to drive commercial performance
Provide trusted commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual obligations and commercial expectations
Understand company business and commercial terms throughout a project life cycle
Be a business partner to project leaders (PL) and project managers (PM), supporting them on commercial and financial aspects of project management
Thoroughly understand contractual commercial arrangement of all projects
Support and take critical view of project data submitted by PL and PM in Proteus & Workday
Closely monitor project performance on both P&L and working capital
Actively perform ETC/EAC review with PL and PM
Ensure that project accounting and revenue recognition comply with Aurecon policy and DoAM
Lead credit control activities including billing and collection process
Review WIP balance and actions/owners to unlock billing
Monitor WIP and AR aging on a regular basis
Involve in a planning process including annual budgeting and regular forecasting
Prepare project and commercial relating reports both regular and ad hoc
Be a key contact point on project financial and commercial matter for both internal and external stakeholders

Overall 5 years of experience in a consulting business
At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA would be an advantage
Good interpersonal skill to cooperate with all levels including management
Ability to work independently and proactively as well as maintain a high level of accuracy
Structured problem solving with excellent analytical and organizational skill
Proficiency with MS Office and experience in Workday Finance or Power BI is a plus

Finance Commercial – Project Accounting Lead

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