Company Overview

CB&I® is the world's leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 130-year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview

The Sr. Accountant is responsible for providing accurate, proactive and timely invoicing, cash collection, reporting and forecast. This role is the custodian of cash collection (including billing and forecasting), chasing up for payment and monitoring, and maintenance of bank accounts of the regional business unit (with the help of corporate treasury). This role is also responsible for maintaining, forecasting and timely monitoring of financial assurance (Letter of Credit and Surety Bonds) of the business. This position is an individual contributor role. The role directly reports to the regional finance lead and routinely interacts with regional operations and business development teams.

Responsibilities

• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Responsible for Project Accounting and Reporting Activities
• To ensure Project Accounting runs smoothly and efficiently
• Revenue Recognition in line with the company's policy (POC)
• Project invoice approval and cost accruals
• Cost Reviews / Project Budget review
• Review project forecasts on a regular basis and ensure any outstanding matters are promptly resolved
• Maintenance of project-related ledger accounts
• Performance month end tasks/JE, reconciliation
• Prepare month-end posting/ allocations and accruals
• Control project accounts payable and receivable tasks
• Understand various Latin America countries specific tax jurisdictions, IFRS to USGAAP accounting (mainly reviewing these with external advisors and internal tax department).
• Latin America Tax Law (Is a plus)
• Statutory Books and VAT reconciliation for Latin America
• Work with different currencies, performance monthly revaluation
• Intercompany invoicing
• Bank account monitoring and maintenance
• Cash forecasting
• General Ledger reconciliations required every month before cutoff not limited to AR accounts
• Help with other analytics or accounting/finance projects as directed by the management
• Oversee Project accounting
• Review and improvement of process/Complaint with Company Policy
• Lead and assist with Audit Requests (Internal and External)
• Prepare and Maintain Intercompany work agreements as required, including Intercompany invoicing
• Assist in monthly and quarterly financial reporting preparation, business plan & financial forecast
• Preparation of relevant monthly accrual journals and loading into the accounting system.
• Prepare assigned journal entries (prepaid amortizations, cash postings, benefits, rent, leases, intercompany billing, etc.), including Topside entries as required and maintain adequate supporting documentation
• Monthly GL reconciliation & closure - General Ledger reconciliations required every month before cutoff not limited to AR accounts (monthly reporting rhythm for AR metrics). Provide explanation for material variances
• Supervise the Preparation and Filing of monthly or quarterly VAT return/WHT returns.
• Liaise with local statutory auditor and tax advisors.
• Liaise with various government agencies as required.
• Liaise with local banks for funds transfer etc.
• Filing duly approved SEC compliance filings.
• Adhere to deadlines established in the Financial Reporting Calendar and Corporate-specific deadlines.
• Help with other analytics or accounting/finance projects as directed by the management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (4 year) degree in accounting or equivalent
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Acrobat writer
• Minimum of 5 years of in-depth experience in general accounting and auditing.
• Strong understanding of local & project accounting requirements and tax laws
• ERP accounting software experience (MS office, JD Edwards/SAP or Oracle Cloud experience a plus)
• Experience with consolidation software is a plus (Hyperion Financial Management and Hyperion Financial Planning)
• Collection and invoicing experience
• Experience in the Energy & Construction Industry a plus

Skills and Behaviors

• Business presence and polish
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment