Project Accountant

Job description / Role

Project Accountant

Gensler is a leading global architecture, design, planning, and strategic consulting firm that partners with companies to achieve measurable business and organizational goals through design. For more than 50 years, Gensler has been a pioneer in creating great places that enhance the quality of work and life. Today, Gensler has more than 5,000 professionals networked across 45+ locations.

Your Role

We are currently seeking a pro-active team player, with a proven track record as a Project Accountant, to join our Abu Dhabi office.

What You Will Do

- Work closely with Design Managers, clients and consultants to discuss billing and financial issues.
- Interpret financial data in contracts and billings and accurately convey them to others.
- Determine and set up best billing terms and invoice formats.
- Prepare and process invoices in line with project contractual arrangements.
- Adhere to the monthly invoicing deadlines.
- Retrieve and match back-up to invoices where necessary.
- Maintain and monitor project specific budgets / spreadsheets / reports.
- Meet regularly with Design Managers to review schedule, billing and collection issues.
- Prepare journal entries and research General ledger issues.
- Develop understanding of our accounting software so that you are seen as an expert and a resource to staff.
- Cross-train and work closely with other team members so that we function as a cohesive and high performing team. Assist the team with any ad-hoc projects or analyses.

Requirements

- Relevant Accounting certification
- Experience in A/E industry or a professional services firm preferred
- Proficient using Advanced Excel, Word, E-mail and the Internet
- Knowledge of Deltek Vision a plus
- Competent knowledge of Oracle / Project Management systems
- Good track record in working with percent complete revenue recognition
- Understanding of SOX compliance in a corporate environment
- Inception to completion support of projects in conjunction with operations
- Strong communications and able to converse with all levels of operations
- Intermediate use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Able to work both proactively and independently
- Excellent organisational skills as well as a high attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels
- Must be able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to work within a team environment and work independently
- Analytical, Proactive, Problem solver

About the Company

Gensler is widely recognized as the world's leading collaborative design firm, not just the largest. The ability to work together as an integrated team is part of our DNA, and we've embraced it at every level, from our Co-CEOs to our studios and project teams.

The focus of Gensler leadership is on serving our clients effectively wherever they need our services. Our one-firm firm ethos saves time, cuts costs and delivers innovation. We offer the design industry's deepest bench of expertise, matched with experience gained by working with our clients across the global economy. We bring that broad knowledge to bear on every project and location where we work.