Requisition ID: 274242Relocation Authorized: None
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: London (Chiswick)
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.
Position Summary:We are hiring a Senior Accountant (London) reporting directly to the UK Country Controller within the BBS Financial Services Team based at Chiswick Park London. This position is eligible for hybrid telework after meeting a qualifying probationary period. The BBS Financial Services team provides services and support to Bechtel’s Global Business Units, Project Teams, and Offices around the world with regards to key accounting functions including Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, and local Operations Reporting. The team performs vital functions such as responding to PwC audits, preparing financial statements, and supporting vital local compliance for the UK entities. The candidate must have the ability to maintain a sense of urgency focusing on critical issues, be detail oriented and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.
We actively build a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where diverse views are welcomed and openness is encouraged. We are proud of what we do and how we do it. Bechtel offers an excellent working environment where you will have an opportunity to work with dynamic teams across the company and throughout the world.
Responsibilities :
Assist Regional Controller in implementation of regional or global priorities and initiatives
Assists Regional Controller in compliance issues and tax audits
Provide country level support to shared service centers and corporate departments to ensure end-to-end completion of work processes, compliance of UK entities under purview.
Establish controls for all accounting functions in accordance with established Bechtel policies and procedures, client requirements and applicable governmental regulations
Assist Country Controller in payroll review including tax and social impacts for changes in legislation
Leads team in Controller system review, design, implementation, support and procedure development
Provides country level support to shared service centers and corporate departments to ensure end-to-end completion of work processes, compliance and critical tasks
Prepares complex and specialized technical matters which pertain to financial reports and reporting according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other regulatory requirements
Participates in tax forecasting and tax provision processes, computations and any special projects (reconcile local tax returns and prepare quarterly tax accruals)
Skills and QulificationsAccounting qualification with Degree, Diploma, part qualified ACCA, CIMA or similar.
Must have legal right to work in the UK.
Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and experience with Oracle would be considered advantageous.
Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work across cultures.
Self-motivated, works with minimal supervision, deadline driven.
EssentialAccounting qualification with Degree, Diploma, part qualified ACCA, CIMA or similar.
Must have legal right to work in the UK.
Good organisation skills and the ability to provide constant attention to detail.
Ability to simultaneously handle numerous tasks of varying complexity are critical to the role.
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to analyse financial data, provide early recognition of potential problems and provide effective and innovative thought processes in handling financials issues.
DesirableAbility to simultaneously handle numerous tasks of varying complexity are critical to the role.
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills at the business and technical level.
Strong team player with demonstrated leadership ability who is customer focused and has ability to communicate cross functionally.
Shaping tomorrow together
Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.
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