Senior Accountant

SJ Group; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong in Metro Manila (Mandaluyong) is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support project financial management and reporting across locations. The role partners with project teams and business units to drive commercial performance and maintain strong controls.

You will lead budgeting, month-end reviews, invoicing oversight and analysis of earned value, with a focus on risk mitigation and timely financial guidance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Project Accounting, FP&A, or financial reporting.
• Ability to manage confidential information and meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with project budgeting and planning.
• Review, analyse and report month-end project performance data.
• Assist with new projects including policy compliance and risk escalation.
• Provide analysis of projects including earned value and cost data.
• Deliver lock-up management and oversee invoices within contract timelines.
• Provide commercial guidance to reduce risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support major projects, joint ventures and alliances including audits.

Skills

Project accounting

FP&A

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA (optional)

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Provides effective and timely financial management and financial reporting of projects;

Contributes to all facets of commercial performance of the business units;

Performs the role of Business Partner for the I+E business within locations

Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

Facilitates, monitors and adheres to SJ Group policies, procedures, systems and controls for all financial processes.

Key Accountability 1:

Provides effective and timely financial management and financial reporting of projects.

Key Activities:

• Support project teams with project financial budgeting and project planning activities;
• Review, analyse and report on month-end project performance data and support completion of monthly reviews;
• Assist with the creation of new projects including policy compliance and the recognition and escalation of commercial risks as required;
• Provide analysis of projects including financial performance, cost allocation, earned value and scenario analysis;
• Deliver lock-up management including the oversight of preparation of invoices and supporting information within the time frame required by the contract or client as directed;
• Ensure commercial guidance provided to stakeholders in relation to reducing SMEC’s exposure to risk throughout the project’s lifecycle;
• Assist project employees with the provision of financial information to meet project requirements including charge rules, calculations and cost data;
• Support Major Projects, Joint Ventures and Alliances including cost monitoring and consolidation, invoicing and cash flow management, and general financial support and audits.

Key Accountability 2:

Contributes to all facets of commercial performance of the business units.

Key Activities:

• Facilitate the training for team members in the use of the financial system and tools related to project finance management;
• Contribute to finance training to all new starters and those who request training;
• Assist with any financial system and tools initiatives and rollouts;
• Assist with queries referred to the Finance team including project planning, monthly reviews, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general finance duties;
• Provide necessary support to enable achievement of financial targets through sound financial governance;
• Provide commercial advice and initiate commercial reviews aimed at improving the commercial performance of the business;
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure financial reporting aligns with contractual obligations;
• Work with functional managers to develop financial plans and business tools;
• Assist with new business integration management through due diligence and operational enhancement of subsidiary businesses.

Key Accountability 3:

Performs the role of Business Partner for the I+E business within Locations

Key Activities:

• Provide business-focused, strategic and operational a
• dvice and guidance in relation to finance policies, procedures and programs;
• Support the leaders in the project management, implementation development and achievement of the financial objectives;
• Interaction and influence at all levels within the business;
• Drive all activities relating to preparation, analysis and commentary of monthly and yearly financial reporting on a timely basis;
• Maintain an effective level of business understanding/commercial acumen to understand the business unit’s plans, financial position, major project opportunities and its competition;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and influencers across the business;
• Provide brief analytical commentary to respective manager in relation to financial performance;
• Attend monthly management meetings and present on recent performance and system updates;
• Coordinate and supervise budget and forecasting activities for the respective sector/market/business line.

Key Accountability 4:

Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Activities:

• Develop and maintain client focus and relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders;
• Provide high level customer service through the delivery of innovative and timely solutions;
• Communicate professionally and appropriately with stakeholders;
• Undertake assigned tasks and project activities in line with policies and procedures;
• Communicate with colleagues and industry contacts to establish professional networks and develop industry awareness;
• Provide clear and effective communication and consultation with internal and external stakeholders;
• Clarify issues and needs of internal stakeholders to enable the development of suitable solutions that meet business needs;
• Adopt a collaborative approach by listening to and valuing other’s contributions and recognise when it is appropriate to seek assistance.

Key Accountability 5:

Facilitates, monitors and adheres to SJ Group policies, procedures, systems and controls for all financial processes.

Key Activities:

• Provide support to the Finance team with key business initiatives and focus areas within area of specialism;
• Comply with SMEC finance policies and procedures including the maintenance of adequate records;
• Obtain appropriate authorisations under the Delegation of Authority;
• Interaction with all levels within the business
• Attend required meetings with key internal clients and stakeholders.
• Input, as appropriate to opportunity management, project management, monthly reviews in liaison with relevant stakeholders.

Key Qualifications. Skills, Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting and/or Finance.
• With at least 5 years of relevant experience in Project Accounting, FP&A, Financial Reporting, or other comparable finance disciplines
• Has the demonstrated ability to consistently:
• Succeed in a similar role within a corporate environment;
• Understand business and management principles involved in cost control;
• Deal appropriately with confidential/sensitive information;
• Establish strong business relationships within a group environment and beyond to ensure efficient delivery of outputs;
• To produce quality outcomes within an environment with competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Growing knowledge of organisation’s accounting procedures related to work performed;
• Skilled use of spreadsheets, data analysis and reconciliation procedures;
• Strong administration and procedural skills;
• The ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision when required;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary environment;
• Intermediate level in Microsoft applications;
• Intermediate skills in financial applications.

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