Project Accounting Lead

Role description:

The PA Manager also support business strategy, plans and values, contributing to the achievement of a high-performance culture.

Role accountabilities:

Client Success:

• Build strong relationship with business leaders/process owners and communicate with them effectively to introduce process improvement and change projects in the organization.
• Provides quality customer service, including interacting with customers, answering customer enquiries, and effectively handling customer complaints.
• Responsible for providing support to operational requirements such as process escalations, internal and external audit; and manage stakeholders’ concerns.
• Ensures adequate internal controls are in place for all areas of operations in accordance with the Segregation of Duties.
• Evaluates and streamline project accounting processes and continuous improvements (including best practices) for operational efficiency.
• Communicate comprehensive team performance and strategize action plans to improve result.
• Reinforce and strengthen GSSC Business Continuity Plan.

People First:

• Foster team collaboration in creating an inspiring team culture.
• Promote Health & Safety and Work life balance.
• Plan and define SMART team goals and help them achieving those.
• Assist in creating developmental plans (PDR/GPS) and provide support for progressive learning and development of the team.

Sustainability:

• Manages all direct line reports in accordance with company procedures and standards.
• Assists management with hiring processes and training the new team member.
• Conducts team meetings to update members on best practices and continuing expectations.
• Communicates concerns and policies among management and team members.
• Communicates fully to the Project Accounting and Billing Manager/ Project to Cash Manager on all situations that may affect the team's ability to meet standards or deadlines.

Qualifications & experience:

• Bachelor's/College Degree, Major in Accountancy, CPA/MBA is preferred.
• At least 3 years supervisory experience in a similar industry.
• Experienced in a Shared Service or multinational environment.
• Experience with ERP Systems is required; (Oracle, SAP & Microsoft Dynamics)
• Advanced experience in Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) is required.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Language including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Proactive and a committed team player.
• Proven strategic planning experience at management level.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge of performance metrics.
• Can work on flexible hours to meet changing work environment and to meet tight deadlines.