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Project Accountant - Permanent Role with Leading Defence Sector Firm
Our client, a prominent firm in the defense sector, is actively looking for a Project Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. This critical role will help ensure the financial integrity and efficiency of various projects and programmes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:-
Ensure projects and programmes comply with established financial controls and processes.
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Continuously update project performance analyses, helping the Project Management community fully understand project financials.
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Apply consistent methodologies across all programmes, particularly in relation to contingency, risk, and milestones.
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Support bids by providing financial analysis and contributing financial expertise.
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Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate billing and transaction application to relevant projects and programmes.
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Assist with both external and internal audits, from project overviews to financial reports and reconciliations.
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Meet all financial reporting deadlines for transactions and reporting related to projects.
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Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant with a recognized accountancy qualification.
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Previous experience in the defense industry is highly preferred.
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Strong coordination and communication skills.
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Comfortable engaging with employees at all organizational levels.
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Experience with integrated ERP systems handling engineering and manufacturing transactions.
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Proven background in programme and project management and understanding of project accounting techniques.
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Strong financial modelling skills for bid construction and investment analysis.
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Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
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Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships in a multi-disciplinary environment.
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High levels of respect, diplomacy, and tact when dealing with stakeholders.
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Resilient, adaptable, and naturally inquisitive.
