General Accountant

at  SYSTRA

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SYSTRA is one of the world’s leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 12,000 employees, SYSTRA’s mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.
For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.
Context:
The successful candidate will be responsible to perform the role of a general accountant i.e. to maintain and manage financial records, reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies, process invoices, expense reports, and payments in accordance with internal policies, and be mainly responsible for accurately booking various costs into our accounting software, ensuring that expenses are appropriately categorized by project codes and further by activity codes. This role requires a thorough attention to detail and understanding of cost accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in accounting software.

Missions/Main Duties:

• Cost Booking:
• Record and categorize project-related costs into the accounting software based on designated project codes.
• Ensure all transactions are accurately posted and aligned with project budgets and financial plans.
• Process invoices, expense reports, and payments.
• Project Code Management:
• Maintain and update project codes and related cost categories in the accounting system.
• Assist in setting up new projects in the system and categorizing costs.
• Reconciliation:
• Reconcile project cost entries with supporting documentation and reports.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or errors in cost bookings.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with project managers and other departments to ensure accurate cost recording and reporting.
• Support on external / internal audits and reviews.
• Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial data and adhere to ethical accounting practices.

Profile/Skills:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience:
• 3 to 5 years experience with project-based accounting in a similar industry is desirable
• Proven experience in accounting or cost management, preferably with a focus on project-based accounting.
• Familiarity with accounting software and financial systems (e.g. IFS and QuickBooks).
• Skills:
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial recording.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data management tools.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Attributes:
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

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Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

• Cost Booking:
• Record and categorize project-related costs into the accounting software based on designated project codes.
• Ensure all transactions are accurately posted and aligned with project budgets and financial plans.
• Process invoices, expense reports, and payments.
• Project Code Management:
• Maintain and update project codes and related cost categories in the accounting system.
• Assist in setting up new projects in the system and categorizing costs.
• Reconciliation:
• Reconcile project cost entries with supporting documentation and reports.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or errors in cost bookings.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with project managers and other departments to ensure accurate cost recording and reporting.
• Support on external / internal audits and reviews.
• Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial data and adhere to ethical accounting practices