Accountant II

About You
To be considered for this role it is envisaged you will possess the following attributes:

• Education: Chartered Accountant.
• Experience: 6 - 10 years in similar profile. Experience of audit in Big 4s would be preferred
• IT and other Skills:
  • Good working knowledge in MS Office Applications (specially excel and word).
  • Experience of Accounting Software Oracle would be preferred.
  • Good communication presentation and inter-personal skills.
  • Ability to contribute individually and work seamlessly with a group / team.
  • Attention to details inclination to deep dive analyze rationalize and act proactively

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation.

Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here. And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.

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• We deliver the worlds most complex projects.
• Work as part of a collaborative and inclusive team.
• Enjoy a varied & challenging role.

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now were bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources while helping our customers provide the energy chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant with Worley you will work closely with our existing team to deliver projects for our clients while continuing to develop your skills and experience etc

• Oversight and control of General Ledger (GL) activities to ensure financial accuracy compliance and alignment with business objectives. Proven expertise in driving process optimization and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Month-end closing GL closure:
  • Analysis of monthly costs (direct & indirect) corporate and local allocations including a comparison of budget vs actual. This includes review of facilities software usage function costs labor G&A etc.
  • Post necessary accrual / provision / reclass entries in GBS / FCC after management approvals.
  • Present variance analysis to the finance management and operations explain reasons for change and actions required.
  • Review reversal of previous month entries and ensure all necessary entries relating to AP GL treasury payroll prepaid amortization depreciation etc. are accounted before GL closure.
• Month-end reporting
  • Post GL closure generate trail balance verify for completeness and accuracy and upload into FCC.
  • Post the entries in FCC & planning which were not posted in GBS or wrongly posted in GBS (Burden release accruals entries on hold IC mismatch etc.)
  • Prepare and upload balance sheet schedules in FCC with commentary.
  • Participate in month end P&L (LRP) reviews with operations and provide explanations on key changes and responses to the queries directed.
• Financial Planning and forecasting
  • Participate in annual financial planning process provide inputs on direct and indirect costs (including labor G&A) APR and burden rates facilities software local and corporate allocations etc. Present an analysis and commentary to local management on the key changes from last year.
  • Participate in quarterly rolling forecasts and provide inputs and insight on headcount costs and allocations along with a comparison with annual plan and actual till date and assumptions for remainder of the year.
• Property Plant and Equipment and Leases accounting
  • Monthly accounting of PPE and leases as per the relevant Ind AS or IFRS.
  • To ensure additions deletions depreciation are accurately accounted in the system monthly.
  • Capitalization of assets on a month-on-month basis.
  • Preparation of Fixed Asset register monthly along with variance analysis for major movements.
  • Preparation of Blackline schedules HFM schedules pertaining to PPE and leases.
  • Actioning on asset disposals basis request received from user department as per expected timelines.
  • Completion of physical verification of PPE as per the coverage as decided by the management before the start of statutory audit process.
• Trust accounting and compliance
  • Ensure timely and accurate accounting finalization and audit of social security trust of Worley (Gratuity PF SF etc.)
  • Ensure monthly/ Quarterly/ yearly compliance of regulations governing the social security trust.
  • Ensure constant monitoring of trusts investments work with the investment advisors keep an eye on market developments and take timely actions on investing redeeming exiting as necessary.
• Audits
  • Lead Management and Statutory Audit activities for the Worley entity (knowledge of Ind AS/ IFRS mandatory). Be the focal point of contact for the auditors from audit planning to signing of audit report.
  • Facilitate preparation of audit schedules RCMs and management assessment; coordinate with other members of operational finance and facilitate submission of audit deliverables.
  • Respond to auditors queries and coordinate responses from other stakeholders within operational finance.
• Other activities
  • Advance tax calculations Prepare statement of estimated tax liability every quarter considering the YTD actual results forecast for the remainder of the year exemptions and changes to previous assumptions etc. Present the calculations to tax manager and operational finance leader for review and approval.
  • Blackline reconciliations - Prepare/Review/Approve all Balance Sheet accounts reconciliation in blackline as per assigned area of responsibility. Note actions from reconciliation review & take necessary actions in the current month.
  • Work towards automation of manual / mundane tasks work with IT / process / FP&A team on designing / implementing dashboards for key cost items (e.g. labor G&A facilities software usage etc.)
  • Evaluate and validate vendor financial submissions for upcoming projects.
  • Any other ad-hoc tasks that are assigned by the local management.