Job Description
Business Unit:Cubic Transportation SystemsCompany Details:When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.Job Details:Job Summary: This position is responsible for supporting the Finance Manager for all financial elements in the assigned area. This role will support the Finance Manager to partners with Commercial, Engineering, Project Management, Bids & Proposals and Finance functions, providing all manner of financial based support. This role will continuously work towards improving both the quality and depth of the financial/non-financial information made available to the senior management team, enabling informed decision making.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare financials for approval by Finance managementEffectively communicate with Project Managers (PM), Contract Managers (CM), Engineering Manager (EM) and /or delegates regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billingAssess and pursue opportunities for maximization of project’s financial performanceResearch any financial discrepancies that arise from in depth variance analysis Assist in internal and external audit requirements; this may include ad-hoc analysisPerform month end accounting processes in support of assigned countries and for intercompany projectsCreate WBS Elements, budgets, ETC’s, WAM resources and other project information in SAPCreate intercompany projects in line with Policy and Budgets • Report on assigned countries and intercompany project use v. budgets • Liaise with project and production manager to ensure that all project costs are controlled in a timely mannerPrepare monthly project reports and analysis in accordance with the timetable • Prepare billings related to the portfolio of projects in conjunction with contracts and the PMOKeep the Project Manager and Finance Manger informed and advise on billings, retentions, debtors and cash flow relating to individual projectsLiaise with financial accounts and ensure that queries are followed upMeet with Project Managers prior to the monthly review meetings to agree project status including contract values and estimates to completionAttend weekly and monthly review meetingsAssist with the co-ordination & consolidation of annual budgetsRun the generation of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets in BPC ToolAssist in the compliance with Sarbanes-OxleyAdvise management of any known variances or problems of significance this may affect the outcome of a project • Liaise with Project Planners, ensuring the reported financial status of the project is in line with the planned operational viewComply with Cubic’s Quality Management System • Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures • Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of the organisationsOther duties as requestedMinimum Job Requirements: Essential: Demonstrated 4yrs of Project Accounting experience in a project environment Knowledge and understanding of a project-based environmentFamiliarity with Project Accounting concepts including Revenue Recognition, Earned Value Methodology, Percentage of Completion methodsProficient with Microsoft Office 2007 including advanced excel skillsDesirable: Experience in SAP and Primavera would be viewed favorably Education and qualificationsSkills knowledge and experience: Essential: Bachelors’ Degree in an Accounting or Business discipline from a tertiary InstitutionDesirable:CA /CPA/CIMA qualified is desirable, or currently studying CA /CPA/CIMA Personal QualitiesAbility to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completionAbility to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively interface with employees at all levelsBe ambitiousBe enthusiasticBe self-motivatedHave strong attention to detailHave the ability to prioritize their workloadThe description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business needs.Worker Type:Employee
