PROJECT ACCOUNTANTCardno Emerging Markets Services (Philippines) Inc.

Cardno ID is seeking a Project Accountant to join our International Development Assistance (IDA) business in Manila. This is a 12 months' contract with the opportunity to go permanent.
Reporting to the Senior Project Accountant in Manila, this role will support the financial management of a selection of International Development Assistance (IDA) programs, will have skills in this area and work well within a team.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
Ensuring that Cardno and its portfolio of programs adhere to contractual financial arrangements with our clients
Management of compliance of project finance related activities in line with relevant Accounting Standards
Leading the development of budgets, oversight of expenditure, and reporting on progress and completion of projects
Project financial management including reconciliation of monthly accounts, ensuring accurate revenue recognition of projects, invoicing, developing costing for contract amendments, internal audit of project finances, providing training and on-going support to in-country project finance teams, assisting with cash flow management & reporting, and preparation of monthly expenditure and annual budgets for the program.
Ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place for projects including auditing and training of in-country finance representatives
Playing a key role during the start-up of the project including: establish financial policies and procedures for programs to fund and record expenditure on program activities and comply with the Cardno accounting policies and client contract requirements; establish and maintain the project chart of accounts; and train in-country finance staff in the use of those systems.
Process and maintain financial management records for the program expenditure and provide regular reporting to the Program Director and the client as required in the contract and upon request.
Forecast of projected project expenditure monthly for cash flow management and client reporting.
Building meaningful relationships with Consultants/Senior Consultant, Project Managers, and the wider Asia Pacific Finance team
Other duties as required
Qualifications:
Tertiary qualification in Accounting and/or other relevant degree
Minimum of 5 years' professional experience in a similar role, with experience in establishing and maintaining effective financial procedures.
Preferred to be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has a demonstrated experience in a similar project accounting environment. Experience within the international development sector projects is desired.
Strong analytical aptitude, communication and presentation skills
Intermediate and Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
Excellent organisational and project management skills.
High level of interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as part of a remote administration team as well as work autonomously.