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Jacobs Project Accounting Supervisor (w/m/x) in Krakow, Poland
Your Impact:
Jacobs is a global engineering firm that offers comprehensive technical consulting, design, and project management services. We work with clients from the public and private sectors, helping them achieve strategic goals and challenges.
For our Global Delivery Organization (GDO) in Krakow we are currently looking for a Project Accounting Supervisor
The aim of this role is to manage a team of Project Accountants working on an assigned portfolio of projects. Project Accounting Supervisor has primary responsibility for ensuring projects are maintained in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), company policies and procedures. This role objective is to assist the Project Accountants in monitoring and coordinating multiple financial activities for their assigned portfolios of projects.
Or Project Accounting Supervisor:
Ensures that company policies, procedures and US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), statutory requirements and SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) controls are followed by Project Accountants and that the team performs the task assigned in accordance with company deadlines
Helps to maintain a comprehensive control system, by reviewing and making recommendation for changes in companies’ policies and procedures, to ensure that the process follows constantly changing business environment
Supports management in retaining company strategic goals by: submitting and supporting recommendations for improvements; active participation in company’s initiatives, KPI’s implementation and ad hoc reporting
Reviews month-end reporting on project performance including gross margin variances and all other financial activities, prepares specialized reports and accounting data analysis as required
Monitors project balances on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Unbilled and Unearned items, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)
Ensures strong communication links are established and maintained on all levels, and that Project Accountants are interacting and cooperating with project teams to resolve all financial issues and provides continuous and on time accounting support and guidance.
Prepares and reviews various journal entries such as: revenue adjustments, cost accruals, provision for loss
Liaises with other departments, clients and outside vendors to resolve cross-functional matters
Being the first point of contact for the PA team and provides guidance to the team on the most recent process requirements
Actively collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
Supports team members in solving complex problems and assists them in various ad hoc analysis if needed
Performing regular and ad hoc control over PA performance and all accounting outputs, ensuring all tasks are completed within the deadlines and that all procedures are being followed.
Manages the workload of the team on a day to day basis.
Actively participates in the recruitment, training, retention and motivation of the team, in order to develop commitment and drive high performance.
Responsible for conducting interim and year-end appraisals, as well as employees’ development, by setting clear goals and expectations.
Provides regular updates to management about situation within PA teams and assigned projects portfolio;
Here’s what you’ll need :
Master's degree in Finance or Accounting, equivalent major or equivalent experience
At least five years of professional accounting experience, preferably within an international business environment (Project Accounting background will be a strong asset)
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, especially Oracle Financials
Very good MS Excel knowledge (any other technical tool will be an asset)
Advanced analytical skills, accuracy and focus on details considering "the big picture" while adapting information
Able to work collaboratively, taking accountability for own and team’s areas of operation, being able to take initiative and proactively look to find solution to the complex problems.
High level leadership skills and the ability to inspire and lead a diverse team
Effective time and tasks management skills to balance own priorities and assist team members in completing all deliverables within the deadline
A high level of resilience and ability to manage ambiguity and challenge
Excellent communication/basic presentation skills (both written and verbal) to handle all business situations in a diplomatic and sensitive manner and win client’s trust
Strong commitment to self-development and continuous-learning
We offer:
Unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance
Full-time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications
Hybrid or stationary working model – depending on your preferences
Flexible working hours (we start between 7:30-10:00)
“Short Fridays” (we work 6h on Friday)*
Flexible benefits package (Lux Med medical care, psychological care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, including Multisport card co-financing, car park sharing system)
Membership in Jacobs employee networks (Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, Toastmasters, Collectively and others)
Continuous development opportunities, including a range of professional trainings and certifications (e.g. ACCA, CIPS), Graduate Development Program,
Learners’ Community, self-learning platform
We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disabilities, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Find out more about life at Jacobs (https://www.jacobs.com/life-jacobs) .
As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team recruitmentpoland@jacobs.com
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.
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