Lead Accountant

Role Details

• Position: Project Accountant (Lead Accountant)
• Reporting to: Program Control Lead

Role Purpose

• Control the Purchase to Pay process from purchase requisition to vendor payment

Responsibilities

• Reporting (weekly, monthly, ad‑hoc)
• Schedule management (WBS levels, baseline monitoring, progress tracking, forecasting)
• Cost control (CBS levels, budget monitoring, cost forecasting, estimating, accounting)
• Risk management
• Change management
• Document control
• Project coordination & governance

Key Accountabilities

• Financial reporting and reconciliation
• Vendor and invoice management
• Stakeholder communication and data analysis

Major Tasks

• Ensure effective Purchase to Pay process with all stakeholders (internal teams, suppliers, EPCM)
• Support SAP processes: purchase requests, approval of service entry sheets, workflow cycles
• Resolve invoicing issues
• Manage and forecast cash‑out
• Analyze data, communicate findings, and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with project teams (Europe, procurement, finance, CAPEX teams)
• Support ad‑hoc analysis requested by management

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or similar role
• Knowledge of project management principles and controlling methodologies
• Proficiency in ERP tools (SAP), Power BI, and advanced Excel
• Proactive, autonomous, and team‑oriented mindset
• Ability to work in a complex project environment

Languages

• Fluent French and English are mandatory
• Additional languages are a plus