DescriptionArcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
The Project Assistant provides administration level support to the Project Managers and/or the Task Managers. This primarily involves undertaking finance tasks such as raising requisitions invoices managing cost etc. However the capable candidate will also be able to assist the Project Manager in wider project administration tasks such as reforecasting resource and financial plans contract management etc.
Role accountabilities:
- Responding to the requests from multiple Project Managers
- Prioritizing of PM requests for optimal project performance
- Accurate input in to and data recovery/ presentation of information from the Oracle ERP financial and project management system
- Maintaining project functionality in Oracle ERP e.g. access for timecards etc.
- Cash flow management (costs billing debt)
- Raising purchase requisition requests
- Creating monthly project and financial review documents
- Preparing project performance reports
- Supporting project compliance requirements
- Reforecasting resource and financial plans
- Ensure contracts subcontracts contingent worker contracts certificates change orders and other relevant project documentations are reviewed executed and filed
Qualifications & Experience:
- 510 years related experience in in Project accounting Project Management & Project coordination.
- Experience operating in a global offshoring model.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is mandatory including the ability to liaise with peers and seniors and build relationships in the GEC and the countries we work with
- Development of high level of competency with the Oracle ERP financial and project management system following training and with support PMP/ APM / PRINCE2 certifications will be an add on advantage to the requirement
- Able to work independently and check your own work and work of others more junior to ensure quality
- Excellent technical knowledge and practical experience with limited direction from a senior team member on new or unusual areas of work
- Understanding of the wider organization in your area of expertise
- Excellent time management skills without compromise to quality
- Good knowledge of Arcadis Way Project Management requirements including any client account or team specific requirements
- Able to interpret and communicate project policies this includes processes and systems monitoring and escalation of project level KPIs performance metrics as well as process compliance and escalation of issues
- Proficiency in relevant software and systems and display an enthusiasm and demonstratable ability to learn new tools
- If required for delivery you should have a foundation level professional certification such as APM/MSP
- Developing the ability to negotiate and manage relationships with external stakeholders and maintain PM satisfaction
- Reasonable knowledge of task management requirements
- Flexible and organized with a positive attitude and taking ownership of and proactive problem solving.
Why Arcadis
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skillsbased approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.
Together we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race caste creed colour religion sex age disability marital status sexual orientation and gender identity.
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