Project Accountant

KELLER FOUNDATIONS (S E ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financial performance on construction projects. This role involves monitoring project budgets, analyzing cost trends, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance project outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven track record in financial analysis. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and fosters a culture of inclusivity, where your contributions will help shape the future of construction projects worldwide.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Medical Insurance

Variable Bonus

Learning & Development Opportunities

Referral Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Global & Regional Networking Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project accounting, ideally in construction.
• Ability to analyze financial data and present insights to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project performance and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Involved in budgeting and forecasting processes for projects.
• Analyze schedule and cost trends to provide insights.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Analysis

Education

Degree in Accountancy

ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Job description

Every day, people around the world live, work and play on ground prepared by Keller, the world’s largest geotechnical specialist contractor. Along with Planet, Principles and Profitable Projects, ‘People’ is one of the four Ps we use to define our Sustainability strategy at Keller.

We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation. We encourage all our people to realise their full potential and deliver exceptional performance.

We are committed to creating a work environment and culture that brings out our best and keeps Keller a great place to work.

We are looking for a Project Accountant with experience in managing a construction project’s financial performance, including monitoring project performance, project budgeting and forecasting, analyse schedule and cost trends; and maintaining contract documents.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with internal stakeholders within the Finance and Operations team on project forecasting and improving the projects’ performance. You will also be actively involved in providing insights into project WIP, collections, risks, opportunities and cashflow.

To be successful as a Project Accountant, you should demonstrate strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to interpret data strategically. You will also be expected to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in communicating key financial data and translate complex financial concepts to stakeholders. Outstanding candidates should display accountability, proactiveness, initiative and the commitment to see projects through to completion.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

A day in the life of Project Accountant

• Monitor project performance, determine improvement areas by developing key performance indicators for critical metrics; clearly communicate projects’ results and status to stakeholders on a regular basis
• Active involvement in project budgeting and forecasting processes; administer and review all plans against actual results with a view to identify, explain and correct variances as appropriate
• Maintain project schedule and cost forecast throughout project
• Analyse schedule and cost trends and provides actual and forecasted cost schedules to project team
• Provide insights into project WIP, collections, risks, opportunities and cashflow
• Present all financial data in a transparent way, attends project and management review to present cost status
• Actively reviewing and recommending measures for continuous improvement in project management and reporting processes
• Comply to the office HSEQ guidelines and Keller policies and procedures.
• Deliver specialized task assigned

You will need:

• Degree in Accountancy, ACCA or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years of relevant working experience, prior exposure to accounting for construction contracts will be advantageous.
• Familiar with Office 365 suite and proficient in MS Office
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills is essential.

What We Offer:

• Annual Leave, Medical Insurance, Medical Leave, Variable Bonus, Learning & Development Opportunities, Referral Rewards & Employee Assistance Programme
• Global & Regional networking opportunities
• Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
• We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Learn more about Keller's Inclusion Commitment at https://www.keller.com/how-we-work/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

Find out more here:

www.keller.com

About the Company:

Established in 1860, Keller has grown to be the world’s largest geotechnical specialist contractor. Every day, people around the world live, work and play on ground prepared by Keller.

Used alone or in combination, our techniques solve a wide range of challenges across the entire construction sector – from industrial, commercial and housing projects to infrastructure construction for dams, tunnels, transportation and water treatment, as well as projects to address environmental challenges. With some 9,000 employees and operations in more than 40 countries across five continents, we have the people, expertise, experience and financial stability to respond quickly, get the job done and see it through safely.