About Us
At HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. Our global team of over 12,000 employees is led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership. We network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
The Role
To help drive the continued success, HDR is seeking a Project Accountant to work in close partnership with our Project Managers. In this role you will take ownership of financial reporting across a diverse portfolio of projects.
Responsibilities
In the role of Project Accountant, we'll count on you to:
- Manage project financials by following HDR's project methodology and systems
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers to track revenue, costs, and project risks
- Lead monthly revenue recognition and billing processes to ensure accurate and timely invoicing
- Monitor accounts receivable and escalate payment issues as needed
- Actively particpate in project meetings including monthly reviews and close-outs
- Support budgeting and audit activities with detailed financial analysis and reporting
- Provide insightful financial data and reporting to leadership to support business decisions
- Uphold HDR's values and commitment to workplace safety
- Support the Regional Accounting Director and Singapore Leadership as required.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting or related discipline
- Previous experience in project accounting
- Previous experience working in the Engineering or Construction industry - highly advantageous.
- Confident in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including strong skills within Excel.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proactive, motivated and dedicated.
- Ability to work under pressure with a solutions-focused attitude.
Skills & Experience
- Previously experience of working with accounting systems and ERP, ideally EBS and Oracle.
- Competency in MS Office, specifically Excel
- Experience in dealing with projects in different currencies.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Strong understanding of processes and ability to work within a framework to make things happen.
- Analytic with strong academic background
- Proven experience of working in a finance role, ideally with project accounting experience
- Structured and organised in their approach and able to manage projects.
- Must be a team player, willing to step into the wider team roles when required.
- A good communicator and collaborate effectively with a broad range of non -financial staff.
- Able to work comfortably in an agile environment with the ability to make rapid decisions in a fast-moving company.
Benefits and Culture
- Global organisation with opportunities for international travel and collaboration
- Award-winning sustainable projects
- HDR University learning platform with access to webinars, LinkedIn Learning, and the Pinnacle Series
- Rewards program including referrals, long service awards, and certification bonuses
- Company paid Annual Professional Membership Fees
- Employee Assistance Program
- A culture that supports and encourages inclusion and diversity where each of us are welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
HDR supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That colouring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realisations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
