Senior Project Accounting Analyst

innodata inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

innodata inc. in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Project Accounting Analyst to evaluate and monitor the financial performance of projects.

You will analyze revenue, costs, project gross margin, and profitability while collaborating with Project Managers, Finance, and Operations to identify drivers and correct discrepancies. The role involves building profitability dashboards, tracking top clients and projects by PGM, and communicating findings to DU Heads and General Managers, enabling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in project accounting, financial analysis, or FP&A.
• Strong knowledge of revenue, cost, profitability, and variance analysis.
• Experience creating financial dashboards and management reports.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project revenue and costs to assess financial performance.
• Monitor Project Gross Margin (PGM) and profitability across projects.
• Prepare project profitability dashboards (Top 10 clients, PGM 30–50%, below 30%, negative PGM).
• Identify variances, trends, and potential errors; provide actionable insights.
• Recommend reporting adjustments based on analysis.
• Prepare project financial summaries for heads and GMs.
• Support decision-making with timely financial reporting.

Skills

Revenue analysis

Cost analysis

Project profitability

Variance analysis

MS Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Project Accounting Analyst is responsible for evaluating and monitoring the financial performance of projects by analyzing revenue, costs, project gross margin, profitability, and resource utilization. The role works closely with Project Managers, Finance, and Operations teams to identify key drivers behind significant movements in project revenue and costs, ensuring timely detection of potential financial discrepancies and enabling appropriate corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of project revenue and costs to assess financial performance.
• Monitor and analyze Project Gross Margin (PGM) and profitability across projects.
• Prepare and maintain project profitability dashboards, including:
  • Top 10 clients
  • Projects with PGM between 30%–50%
  • Projects with PGM below 30%
  • Projects with negative PGM
  • Labor cost analytics
  • Non-labor cost analytics
  • Technology cost analytics
• Identify significant variances, trends, and potential revenue or cost errors and provide actionable financial insights.
• Recommend appropriate reporting adjustments based on financial analysis and findings.
• Prepare project financial summaries, reports, and analysis for DU Heads and General Managers (GMs).
• Support management in making informed decisions through accurate and timely project financial reporting.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Work closely with Project Managers and Project Delivery teams to understand key revenue and cost drivers.
• Provide revenue, cost, and Project Gross Margin analysis to Project Delivery Units.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations teams to investigate significant movements and variances in project financials.
• Provide guidance and support to Project Delivery teams in understanding financial reports, metrics, and project profitability.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify corrective actions and improve overall project financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in project accounting, financial analysis, management accounting, FP&A, or a related field.
• Strong experience in revenue, cost, profitability, and variance analysis.
• Experience preparing financial dashboards and management reports.
• Strong knowledge of Project Gross Margin (PGM) and project financial performance metrics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret financial data and translate findings into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with project-based or service-oriented organizations.
• Knowledge of labor, non-labor, and technology cost structures.
• Experience with financial reporting systems, ERP platforms, or project accounting tools.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.