CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTANT WITH RAPID GROWTH US MNC

Job description

​Our client, a rapidly expanding US data centre MNC is currently looking for a confident and well spoken candidate equipped with construction cost accounting knowledge. The role reports in to a manager, future opportunities will be available as the team grows due to a rapid growth data centre industry.

A critical role in maintaining and improving the construction accounting database, reporting suite and controls, the incumbent will find his/her work experience here a fruitful one, working closely with the larger Finance group and with Design and Construction functions to produce insightful reporting into key business decision makers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Construction cost accounting operations

• Manage data inputs between Yardi and Procore

• Carry out pay application billing review & data entry

• Review CAPEX AP invoices and progress billing entry

• Review and issue Debtors and Invoice reports

Construction cost reporting

• Own and maintain various KPI schedules.

• Define, create, and maintain various databases related to projects and contracts in order to provide accurate and relevant data or analysis to top management

• Update monthly EAC proformas with actuals and committed spend

• Investigate CAPEX transactions and close out queries

• Consolidate CAPEX report

• Close out POs as part of the demobilization process of completed contracts

• Supporting month end and forecasting process

• Support external audit process

Fixed assets accounting

• Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures and forms for recording of fixed assets

• Record fixed assets acquisition and disposals in accounting system

• Track the compilation of construction in progress into fixed assets account

• Execute depreciation run and depreciation reasonableness check.

• Reconcile the balance in the fixed assets subsidiary ledger to the general ledger.

• Update the detailed movement schedule of fixed assets for reporting and attend to auditors’ queries.

• Investigate potential obsolescence of fixed assets

• Conduct physical inventory counts of fixed assets.

• Assign tag numbers to fixed assets

• Conduct analysis related to fixed assets

• Cash flow forecast on capital expenditure for hedging purpose

• Submission of fixed assets information for insurance coverage

Other duties

• Analyse, initiate, and implement best practices and procedures in the CCF department.

• Advise senior management on any critical trends in relation to the financial performance of the company

• Promote a strong culture of cooperation within the team

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree / diploma in Business, Accounting/Finance, or related field

• 4+ years fixed assets accounting experience required

• Good technical knowledge in accounting standards (IFRS and USGAAP)

• Knowledge of general APAC tax and experience in multi-currency and multiple company environments

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with many simultaneous priorities from time to time

• Facility to “roll up one’s sleeves” and collaborate with process participants in solving issues

• Skilled at using various ERP and with technology in general

• Knowledge of Yardi Voyager, preferred but not required

• Knowledge of Procore, preferred but not required

• Data center, real estate, or construction industry experience, preferred but not required

• Proficient in the Windows and Office 365 environment

The successful candidate can look forward to exciting growth opportunities with a rapidly growing US MNC.

Interested candidates may contact me at +65 9711 9625 or CharlesL@charterhouse.com.sg for a confidential discussion.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.