Job Description

Title: Associate AccountantResponsible for accounting policies and procedures involving the maintenance of a precise general ledger, analysis of balance sheet accounts, and management financial reporting. Under direct supervision, performs routine assignments as an entry level professional. Develops core job competencies with existing procedures by solving standard problems. Typically requires an undergraduate degree, or, equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for executing accounting policies and procedures involving the maintenance of general ledgers, asset and liability accounts, analysis of balance sheet accounts, and management financial reporting. Under general supervision, and occasional direct supervision, performs assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within the field of accounting.

• 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 xe2x80x93 Skill Requirements xe2x80x93 Experience Levels (Additional Requirements)

• Recognized professional qualification (CA/CWA/ACCA or CIMA) with relevant work-experience of 1+ years or Semi-qualified professionals / Undergraduate / Post graduate degree in commerce with relevant work experience of 3+ years

• 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 MNC engineering and construction companies or experience in F&A of multinational companies including F&A shared services preferred

• Candidates with hands on experience in SAP, Costpoint, HFM, Cadency / AssureNet, MS Office etc. preferred

• Candidates are expected to be flexible with interest to learn and to be able to take up any given role in one or more of Billing / Account Reconciliation / Accounts Receivables / Cash Application / Accounts Payables / General Accounting / Project Accounting / Tax / Corporate Accounting that is best suited for the employee and as per the business needs

• Candidates are expected to possess analytical skills with attention to details

• Work requires professional English written and good verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Should be a Team Player

• Ability to create strong working relationships with global stakeholders

• Need to possess the KBR Leadership Imperatives recommended for this level

• Candidates are expected to have continuous improvement mindset

• Should be flexible regarding work timing (shift timings based on business requirement)

• Should be flexible regarding work from home vs work from office to be determined based on business requirements

• Should be flexible to work under tight timelines

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