Finance Accountant

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is seeking a Finance Accountant to ensure that all accounting entries within the assigned area of responsibility (e.g. project, contract, or service line) are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. This role is offered as an initial 12‑month maximum‑term contract and will be based in our Kuala Lumpur office.

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The Role

The Finance Accountant is involved with the provision of timely reporting of financial data internally to business stakeholders and externally to the client. Furthermore, financial reporting will extend to forecasts, budgets and a “no surpises” outlook, together with ad-hoc financial analysis. In some cases, this also requires the management of a small team.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Malaysia
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice 
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 

• Overhead (SGA and Indirect) reporting during month-end close in Oracle, ensuring overheads are reported correctly in EPM (Enterprise Performance Management), and delivering monthly overhead reporting complete with commentary to the Business and local functions; 
• Responsible for the preparation of overhead budgets, rolling forecast and mid-year forecast, with agreement of local functions, working in conjunction with the Business;
• Ensuring allocations are posted correctly per business and legal entity i.e. Real estate, IT, Insurance, Management and License Fees; 
• Assisting with internal and external audits, working in conjunction with the Business, to ensure ongoing queries and information requests are completed in a timely and proper manner; 
• Reconcile unbilled, unearned and accruals balance sheet recs working with the business to explain the nature and age of balances and movements from prior month and resolution plan for clearance; 
• Preparation of the entity’s tax compliance including BAS (Business ctivity Statement), Payroll Tax, Workcover and FBT (Fringe benefit tax) obligation for review;
• Assist in tax compliance with Income Tax Return preparation and Transfer Pricing documentation;
• Support Group Tax Manager with internal / external reporting and compliance related tasks and activities; 
• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and internal controls;
• Collaboration with Shared Services (including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll as required; 
• Execution of various ad hoc financial analysis and tasks as and when required.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  

Qualifications:

• Further education through College or University with a recognized accounting qualification
• Preferably working towards CIMA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent 

Knowledge, skills and experience: 

• 3-4 years project accounting experience
• Proficient user of Excel 
• People supervision and management skills 
• Good commercial knowledge 
• Good systems experience (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion)

Personal attributes: 

• Ability to form and maintain strong working relationships 
• Shows willingness to make improvements and shares best practice 
• Good communication skills both verbal and written 
• Ability to discuss issues clearly and concisely at all levels within the organization

If you are an experienced Finance Accountant, ready for your next challenge - apply today!

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement  We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.