Senior Accountant- Revenue and Accounts Receivables

Description
Position Summary:
Based within the Finance Department and reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will have the following key responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Project (also called, Matter) Initiation
 Working alongside the ‘Segment Finance’ and ‘Conflict check’ teams in US to set up matter codes through verification of details on the CRM system, called ‘Sales Force’ by following the appropriate approval matrix.
Revenue & Time sheets
 Review of client contracts / proposals / engagement letters as applicable, through coordination with Project Manager and Senior Managing Directors (SMDs) to ensure, we have satisfactory evidence to recognize revenue as per FTI’s policies.
 Recording and analysis of the monthly and year-to-date revenue of the Delta segment across the globe.
 As timesheets of employees are essential to recognize revenue, this role will require constant review of time sheets reports to track submission and following up with employees for non-submission.
Accounts receivable
 Preparation of monthly invoices for clients and ensuring invoicing is done as per the delivery milestones mentioned on the engagement letter.
 Regular analysis of accounts receivables by client and by SMDs (Senior Managing Directors) and constantly monitoring the ageing of receivable.
 Summarization of billable project expenses and coordination with Project Manager to bill them to the clients.
 Generation of month-end statement of accounts and reconciliations for clients, as required
 Ensuring a smooth collection process which involves direct coordination with client and/or key company stakeholders of the account and ensuring any potential delays or bad debts are escalated on a timely basis.
Audit
 Working alongside the Financial controller to provide documents and commentary to external and internal auditors on the annual audit and review of revenue & accounts receivable.
Reporting
 Preparation of the weekly dashboard which covers KPIs for collections, contracts, accruals, DSOs for the CFO.
Others
 Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts such as accounts receivable, accrued revenue, client advances, provisions, etc.
 Preparation of other related financial analysis / adhoc reports as required.
 Experience and skills:
 Minimum 4-5 years’ experience in a similar position.
 Qualified chartered accountant or a major degree in finance.
 Excellent analytical ability
 Personal Attributes :
 Proactive, hands-on problem solver
 Highly organized, meticulous and demonstrates high levels of responsibility.
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
 Proactive, deadline oriented and able to manage multiple tasks
 Possesses mature demeanor and positive attitude, as well as discretion and sensitivity when dealing with very senior individuals in the company.
Technical:
 Knowledge of Oracle or similar ERP and accounting system
 Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint