We are seeking a highly motivated and committed individual to join our Financial Services Department as a Project Accountant. The individual will be responsible for providing financial assistance to Business Units including involvement in funding requests, tracking of project spend to approved budget, providing financial analysis and presenting and reporting key financial data for projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Business Units to gather data and assist in preparation of business case for projects
• Attend project meetings with Business Units
• Validate project data and justifications
• Ascertain and implement appropriate accounting treatment of projects
• Ensure Business Units understand the accounting treatment of project expenses
• Develop and maintain the system for cost tracking of approved projects and monitor progress to completion
• Develop and manage appropriate financial accounting records, management information and reports for projects
• Manage project financials, budgets and forecasts;
• Assist in consolidating project financial data across projects
• Work with Business Units to improve information flow and implement new processes where necessary
• Assist in other duties as required

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or related discipline
• Professional designation in Accountancy preferable
• Minimum 3 years audit experience from an internationally recognized audit firm of which 2 years in supervisory role
• Strong analytical mind, organizing and planning skills
• Sound communication  and interpersonal skills
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English
• Proficiency in PC and MS Office
• Work well in a team and independently
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.cathaypacific.com/careers.

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