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Project Accountant 
 

Reports To:  
Project Controls Manager 

1. Summary 
The Project Accountant is responsible for all account receivable and reconciliatory functions on the project; including petty cash and the management of site/other bank accounts, expenditure verification and control, generation and maintenance of the list of unprocessed invoices.  

2. Key Responsibilities 
• Safety 
 A strong personal commitment to safety 
 Personal responsibility for safety incident reporting 
 Behavioral-based safety ethos to be embraced 
 Personal responsibility for stopping any unsafe behavior as and when it occurs, and thereafter reporting the safety incident so that corrective action may be obtained 
 Familiarization with Hatch safety processes, protocols and procedures. 
• Project accounting and reconciliation 
 Receive invoices, date stamp and log all invoices into invoice register 
 Validate and generate list of unprocessed invoices and expedite payment in the time frame dictated by the relevant purchase order or contract terms and condition 
 Verify compliance of invoices against the relevant purchase order or contract terms and conditions. 
 Verify the satisfactory receipt of goods or performance of services against the relevant terms and conditions of the PO or contract and in accordance with Project approval procedures 
 If invoices are compliant and payment is final, follow contract and PO closeout checklists. If not, return to sender. Process invoice, generate payment certificate, obtain team and 
client approval and prepare transmittal of invoices if invoice payment is on behalf of client, generate funding requests to client according to signing authorities 

 Coordinate payment of local vendor goods and services 
 Coordinate approval and payment of local personnel expense reports 
 Manage and reconcile petty cash and local bank accounts to ensure adequate funding balances 
 Generate internal Hatch funding requests and cash flow forecasts for control accounts under direct responsibility 
 Ensure compliance with internal Hatch control and audit procedures 
 Assist corporate accounting or their designated representatives to ensure compliance with local accounting, tax and legal requirements 
 Coordination with Hatch corporate accounting and their designated representatives on all issues relating to payroll, tax compliance, expense claims and invoice administration 
 Maintain accounting files and records for all issues relating to payroll, tax, expense claims and invoices in accordance with local procedures and requirements. Monitor all costs 
assigned to cost accounts under direct supervision against the agreed budgets and report time phased progress. 
 On a monthly basis, validate data with client data and take reconciliation steps as required 
 Provide expenditures and forecasts to Lead cost controller/cost controller for inclusion in the project cost report 
 Generate list of unprocessed invoices to cost controller to calculate accrual register 
 Collation, consolidated preparation and presentation of financial reports on the project 
 Assist HR with employee assignment conditions and payments, where appropriate. 

3. Qualifications and Experience 
Essential 
• Minimum of a three year tertiary qualification, relevant degree or diploma in Business Finance or accounting and a minimum of 3-5 years experience as a project accountant in a multidiscipline project environment 
• Knowledge of procurement and contract processes and procedures 
• Sound working knowledge of invoicing processes and procedures and the ability to verify invoices, escalation, Forex calculations and forecast cash flows 
• Accurate and detail orientated 

• Possesses strong personal computer skills (MS Office package) 
• Experience in working with Forex and foreign currencies in a multi-discipline environment 
• Ability to perform Internal and External auditing processes 
• Good knowledge of local financial management including business and financial operational expertise 
• Good understanding of local tax requirements and labor law. Finance and Business Planning 

Information Technology literacy. 
Preferred 
• Overview knowledge of project management principles 
• Interpersonal and good communication skills 
• Time management 
• Able to work in fast paced environment and meet deadlines 
• Planning and organizing 
• Verbal and written communications 
• Presentation skills 
• Report writing skills. 

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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