Job Description

Business Unit: Cubic Transportation Systems Company Details: Cubic offers an opportunity to provide innovative technology for government and commercial customers around the globe, helping to solve their future problems today. We\'re the leading integrator of payment and information technology and services for intelligent travel solutions worldwide, and the leading provider of realistic combat training systems, secure communications and networking and highly specialized support services for military and security forces of the U.S. and allied nations. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in an innovative environment, we want to talk to you about your next role at Cubic! We are seeking employees inspired by technology, and motivated by the rewards of hard work, commitment, teamwork, quality, integrity, and respect. We invite you to explore opportunities with Cubic. Job Details: Job Summary: This position reports to the Project Accountant Supervisor & Finance Manager for all financial elements in the APAC region. As a finance business partner, the key role is supporting the Project Managers on finance functions and driving month-end close. This role will continuously work towards improving both the quality and depth of the financial/non-financial information made available to the senior management team, enabling informed decision-making. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare financials for approval by Project Accountant Supervisor & Finance Manager Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PM), Contract Managers (CM), Engineering Managers (EM) and delegates regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to billing. Assess and pursue opportunities for maximisation of the project\'s financial performance. Research any financial discrepancies that arise from in-depth variance analysis. Assist in internal and external audit requirements this may include ad-hoc analysis. Perform month-end accounting processes in support of assigned countries and for inter-company projects. Create WBS Elements, budgets, ETCs and other project information in SAP. Create intercompany projects in line with Policy and Budgets Report on assigned countries and intercompany project use v. budgets Liaise with the project and production manager to ensure that all project costs are controlled promptly Prepare monthly project reports and analyses in accordance with the timetable Prepare billings related to the portfolio of projects in conjunction with contracts and the PMO Keep the Project Manager and Finance Manager informed and advise on billings, retentions, debtors and cash flow relating to individual projects Liaise with financial accounts and ensure that queries are followed up Meet with Project Managers before the monthly review meetings to agree on project status, including contract values and estimates for completion Attend weekly and monthly review meetings Assist with the coordination & consolidation of annual budgets Run the generation of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets Advise management of any known variances or problems of significance this may affect the outcome of a project Liaise with Project Planners, ensuring the reported financial status of the project is in line with the planned operational view Comply with Cubic\'s Quality Management System Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of the organisations Other duties, as requested Minimum Job Requirements: Skills, knowledge and experience: Essential: Demonstrated 4yrs of Project Accounting experience in a project environment Knowledge and understanding of a project-based environment Knowledge of Project Accounting concepts, including Revenue Recognition, Earned Value Methodology, and Percentage of Completion methods. Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, including advanced Excel skills Experience in SAP & Dassin Education and qualifications Essential: Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting or Business discipline from a tertiary Institution Other: As this will support the APAC project, we need to be able to start early and work within the APAC time zone. Worker Type: Employee

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