Project Accounting Associate

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); New Delhi; Hybride; INR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ERM Global Delivery Centre (GDC) in Gurugram, India, seeks a Financial Project Manager / Project Accounting Lead to partner with consultant teams, manage project accounting, and drive accurate invoicing and financial health for client projects. You will lead the Associate team, onboarding, and ongoing coaching.

The role requires 5–8 years of project accounting experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and the ability to work 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Bachelors preferred).
• Five to eight years of project accounting (billing) experience (professional services experience preferred).
• Ability to work 2nd shift.
• In-office during onboarding, then transition to hybrid (3 days/week).
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Oversee PA Staff.
• Set up projects with accurate structure, budgets, and project team access and billing rates.
• Partner with project teams to process method of resolution to clear variances.
• Obtain project team approval to ensure accurate invoices, including time and rate adjustments.
• Reach WIP DSO goals by sending invoices to clients in a timely manner.
• Regularly review activity of projects to close projects after completion of work.
• Resolve outstanding issues by escalating to PA leadership, other Finance leadership, and/or project teams as needed.
• Meet individual and team performance KPIs.
• Ensure compliance to ERM policies and procedures.

Connaissances

Communication

Professional demeanor

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Formation

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Professional certification (CA, CMA, CPA) preferred

Description du poste

ERM Global Delivery Centre (GDC)

ERM is the world s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, with more than 50 years of experience helping organisations navigate complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. We bring together a diverse and inclusive community of experts across regions and disciplines, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful global exposure. As a people-first organisation, ERM values well-being, career development, and the power of collective expertise to drive sustainable impact for our clients - and the planet.

We Deliver. We Synergise. We Innovate.
The Global Delivery Centre (GDC) in Gurugram is ERM s global operating backbone. It delivers business enablement services in Finance, HR, IT, and Commercial Operations to ensure ERM s global business runs seamlessly, efficiently, and consistently.

At the GDC, you will:

• Be part of a hub that ensures ERM s business continuity worldwide.
• Collaborate with colleagues across geographies to support global operations.
• Drive consistency, compliance, and efficiency in core functions.
• Work with digital, automation, and AI-enabled tools to optimise how ERM operates.
• Work in shifts where required, depending on the role. As processes mature and automation increases, reliance on shifts will reduce.

Why This Role Matters

The Financial Project Manager / Project Accounting (PA) team at ERM is a function that resides within the Finance Department, responsible for closely partnering with ERMs consultant teams to ensure proper administration and financial health of client projects, from inception through close. This highly critical team is vital in ERM reaching important KPIs, including NR, PBBIT/EBITDA, and WIP DSO.

ERM is seeking a Project Accounting professional, who will both fulfill the Project Accounting responsibilities as well as provide leadership and coaching to the Associate team members on their day-to-day activities, including accurate and efficient project set up within ERMs systems, maintaining accurate financial and administrative records, facilitating the client invoicing process, and proper closure of the project upon completion. As the Lead, this individual would also support the team in resolving escalations and other challenging situations. In addition, the Lead responsibilities include helping recruit, onboard/train, and operationally manage the Associates on the team.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Oversee PA Staff
• Set up projects with accurate structure, budgets, and project team access and billing rates
• Partner with project teams to process method of resolution to clear variances
• Obtain project team approval to ensure accurate invoices, this may involve corrections including transferring of time and rate adjustments
• Reach WIP DSO goals by sending invoices to clients in a timely manner
• Regularly review activity of projects to close projects after completion of work
• Resolve outstanding issues by escalating to PA leadership, other Finance leadership, and/or project teams as needed
• Meet individual and team performance KPIs
• Ensure compliance to ERM policies and procedures

Job Requirements & Capabilities

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (Bachelors preferred)
• Five to eight years of project accounting (billing) experience (professional services experience preferred)
• Ability to work 2nd shift
• In-office during onboarding, then transition to hybrid (3 days/week)
• Bachelor s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred

Job specific capabilities/skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with both internal and external customers, across all levels and functions
• Ability to work with minimal direction and in a highly collaborative manner to meet required deadlines and perform all necessary tasks
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to prioritize tasks effectively and complete them accurately
• Highly motivated with strong work ethic to own and drive tasks to full resolution
• Strong computer skills, including Excel (BST experience preferred)