Lead Accountant

Title: Lead Accountant KBR’s rapidly growing nuclear team of teams is working at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear space on some of the most exciting new-build, defence and decommissioning programmes. KBR was recently named a “Great Place to Work-Certified” company, an honour that underscores the company’s commitment to being a UK employer of choice for people who want to do work that matters. Job Title: Lead Accountant (Project Accounting) Responsible For: Working within the KBR Cost & Profit Team, and closely with the client and wider project team. Responsible for performing advanced and moderately complex accounting activities related to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant managerial reports; financial statements; and client invoice, requiring a high degree of accuracy. Responsible for reconciling and analysis of complex balance sheet accounts. Attempts to maximise value through an understanding of operational costs, expenses and the impact of decisions on the bottom line. Key Accountabilities: To carry out month end activities and assist to close out the period. This will include a detailed review of all costs for onward billing to the client Work closely with the various project teams to produce an accurate forecast on the project Review timesheet bookings to ensure accuracy of hours and codes Understand project policies and procedures pertaining to expenses and assist with any expense policy updates To assist in producing monthly Application for Payment (AFP) To raise monthly invoice to client Assist with monthly client Cost Assurance To help facilitate monthly financial reviews with operations. To implement and monitor internal financial controls SOX/FCPA. Regularly review cost against budget, actively seeking ways to save costs / areas to improve Works within allocated budgets and resources Regularly reviews processes which have a financial impact Participates in the setting of forecasts and plans Qualifications: Qualified or studying towards ACMA, ACA or ACCA with 3 to 7 years’ experience in project accounting environment. Essential: At least 3 years’ experience in project accounting environment. Ability to interact at all levels within local operation and Head Office up to Senior A&F Lead level. Ability to step in for the immediate Supervisor as and when necessary. Good IT skills with proficiency in Excel and Word Knowledge of US GAAP/SOX/FCPA desirable Ability to deal with vendors and clients. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Personal Qualities: Good written and oral communications, including technical proficiency in financial and management accounting. Team worker with good interpersonal skills and flexible approach. Able to work on own initiative with little or no guidance from immediate Supervisor. Proactive and action orientated. Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, KBR does not offer sponsorship for this role. We can only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom #LI-JI1 KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included una