associate accountant

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible 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 Month end activities, journals like Accruals, Fixed assets accounting, account reconciliations, revenue recognition, overhead accounting, master data management, 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 - Skill Requirements - Experience Levels (Additional Requirements)

• Recognized professional qualification (CA/CWA/ACCA or CIMA) with relevant work-experience of 1 + years/Freshers 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 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
• Experience in General accounting, account or GL reconciliation
• 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 General Accounting / Account Reconciliation / Accounts Receivables / Cash Application / Accounts Payables / Project Accounting / Billing / 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