The objective of this role is to ensure all accounting entries within the individuals area of control (. project, contract, service line) are recorded in an accurate and timely manner. This involves the provision of timely reporting of financial data internally to business stakeholders and externally to the client. Furthermore, financial reporting will extend to forecasts, budgets and a 'no surprise' outlook, together with ad-hoc financial analysis. This may require the management of a small team of accountants and this role is appropriate for larger more significant projects, contracts or service lines.
1. Management of all accounting entries to ensure they are prepared accurately and in line with corporate deadlines.
2. Management of invoices to ensure they are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with commercial terms of the contract.
3. Ensure results are accurately reported and analysed.
4. Effective management of the accounting team.
5. calculation of billing and cost rates, and analysis of margins to manage profitability.
6. Preparation and management of annual plan and quarterly reforecast in conjunction with Business Management and Finance team.
7. Responsibility for compliance with Financial Management Framework within the individuals sphere of control.
8. Focus on cash collection, optimisation of DSO and minimisation of unbilled items together with ensuring these balance sheet areas are appropriately reconciled, analyst and controller.
9. Liaising with external, internal and client auditors.
10. Linkage with business manager and contracts administrator regarding any contractual aspects
11. Execution of various ad hoc financial analysis and tasks as and when required.
12. Co-ordination of expat and national payroll.
13. Focal point for the Delhi Accounting, AR and payments team.
14. Statutory accounts reconciliation and compliance.
15. Liaising with external professional service providers on EMES related matters.
16. Responsible for day-to-day entity activities.
Qualifications:
Further education through College or University with a recognized accounting qualification
Qualified or Part Qualified CIMA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent