Associate Accountant

Responsibilities :

• Perform accounting functions and activities, including one or more activities of billing, revenue recognition, project financial status reports, overhead accounting, master data management, fixed assets accounting, accruals, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting
• Require frequent communication and coordination with managers and other key stakeholders in various KBR offices globally.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Should adhere to all controls and compliance, including SoX/business controls
• Provide supporting documentation for audits. Supports general business operations by providing administrative support activities such as data entry, reporting, correspondence, and basic analysis, requiring attention to detail
• Any other functions as may be allocated by the supervisor

Skills:

• Recognized professional qualification (CA/CWA/ACCA or CIMA) with relevant work experience of 1+ years or Semi-qualified professionals / Undergraduate / Post graduate degree in commerce with relevant work experience of 3+ years
• Strong accounting knowledge – provide the full spectrum of accounting support, including handling of a full set of accounts; monthly closing of books, account reconciliations; management financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, anti-corruption, and SOX compliance
• Experience in project accounting activities for MNC engineering and construction companies or experience in F&A of multinational companies, including F&A shared services, is preferred.
• Candidates with hands-on experience in SAP, Costpoint, HFM, Cadency / AssureNet, MS Office, etc. preferred
• Candidates are expected to be flexible with interest to learn and to be able to take up any given role in one or more of Billing / Account Reconciliation / Accounts Receivables / Cash Application / Accounts Payables / General Accounting / Project Accounting / Tax / Corporate Accounting that is best suited for the employee and as per the business needs.
• Candidates are expected to possess analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Work requires professional written English, good verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Should be a Team Player
• Ability to create strong working relationships with global stakeholders
• Need to possess the KBR Leadership Imperatives recommended for this level
• Candidates are expected to have a continuous improvement mindset
• Should be flexible regarding work timing (shift timings based on business requirements)
• Should be flexible regarding work from home vs. work from the office to be determined based on business requirements
• Should be flexible to work under tight timelines