Title:
Field Accountant
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
KBR is providing Project Management Services encompassing Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning phase execution supporting KBR's client Sonangol s multi-billion-dollar grass roots Lobito Refinery Project in Angola, Africa.
- *This position will mobilize to Angola and work at the job site outside of Lobito**
KBR is looking for a Field Accountant to be responsible for executing accounting policies and procedures involving the maintenance of field general ledgers, asset and liability accounts, analysis of balance sheet accounts, and management financial reporting relevant to the job site. Under general supervision, and occasional direct supervision, performs assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within the field of accounting.
Responsibilities:
Perform accounting function and activities including one or more activities of billing, revenue recognition, project financial status reports, overhead accounting, master data management, fixed assets accounting, accruals, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and reporting
Require frequent communication and coordination with managers and other key stakeholders in various KBR offices globally
Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
Should adhere to all controls and compliance including SoX / business controls
Provide supporting documentation for audits. Supports general business operations by providing administrative support actives such as data entry, reporting, correspondence, and basic analysis requiring attention to detail
Any other functions as may be allocated by supervisor
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
5 + Recognized professional qualification (CA/CWA/ACCA or CIMA)
with relevant work-experience of 2+ years or Semi-qualified professionals / undergraduate / Post graduate degree in commerce with minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
Strong accounting knowledge - provide full spectrum of accounting support including handling of full set of accounts; monthly closing of books, accounts reconciliations; management financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, anti-corruption, and SOX compliance
Experience in project accounting activities for engineering and construction companies or experience in F&A of multinational companies including F&A shared services preferred
Hands on experience in SAP, Costpoint, HFM, Cadency / AssureNet, MS Office etc.
Possess analytical skills with attention to details
Previous field experience is preferred
Work requires professional English written and strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to create strong working relationships with global stakeholders
Successfully manage tight timelines
Decarbonization Energy Transition Sustainability
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