Project Accounts Administrator at GIBB

About the position

GIBB is one of South Africa’s leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting companies with a solid footprint on the African continent. The company is a wholly owned South African entity through a legacy that spans over 60 years. The company offers design, planning and management services across the entire engineering consultancy spectrum.

GIBB is a partner of choice for the private sector, state owned enterprises and governments who seek knowledgeable talent, with proven experience and the expertise to respond to the numerous infrastructures demands and needs of the continent.

The Finance Department is looking for another talented professional to complement their team, in the form of a  Project Accounts Administrator 

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position. 

The below listed responsibilities and requirements is assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previously two positions.


 


Core Purpose:


Responsibilities of a Project Accounts Administrator include administrative, financial and support function of project-related assignment, including the approval, ongoing maintenance, revenue, analysis and interpretation and reporting on project performance within specifically assigned sectors, from Proposal Phase to Project close-out.


Key Performance Areas:

• Control cost budgets on projects  to prevent cost overruns and variances.


• Ensure the project budget aligns with fee agreements.


• Process revenue reports and provide analytic reports to Project Leaders and Technical Executives.


• Attend Sector Flash meetings to gain insight on Project AR, WIP, Health.


• Review and analyze and report key performance data on projects including WIP, project variances, , Project health.


• Monitor timesheet progress and follow-up to ensure timesheet completeness for individual sectors.


• Assist General Managers / Technical Executives / Project Leaders with project and proposal maintenance, effort transfers. Close-out of proposals and projects and other project-related queries.


• Perform any ad hoc duties as required by the immediate supervisor or management.


• Assist with queries, requests, and financial and administrative duties within the Finance Department.


• Ensure billing for allocated sector is processed on a daily basis.


• Responsible for follow up with PL’s on positive WIP invoicing.

Job Requirements:


Qualifications:

• Matric

Experience:

• Two years working experience in financial, administrative or bookkeeping environment.


• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages. 

Desired Skills:

• Planning & Organizing
• Cost effective solutions
• Resourcing