Job Description

Vantage is seeking a proactive, diligent Construction Cost Accountant. A critical role in maintaining and improving the construction accounting database, reporting suite and controls. Working closely Vantage is seeking a proactive, diligent Construction Cost Accountant. A critical role in maintaining and improving the construction accounting database, reporting suite and controls. Working closely with the larger Finance group and with Design and Construction functions to produce insightful reporting into key business decision makers. Essential Job Functions Build monthly actual and forecast project cost reports and variance analysis for all existing projects Ensure actual construction costs align with forecasted expectations Lead Construction Administration ('CA') of contracts QA/QC for project costs to date, cost coding, and monthly forecasts Provide technical accounting expertise on Fixed Assets and Leases under IFRS GAAP, including oversight of fixed assets and leasing issues/risks Duties Construction cost accounting operations Manage data inputs between Yardi and Procore Carry out pay application billing review & data entry Review CAPEX AP invoices and progress billing entry Review and issue Debtors and Invoice reports Construction cost reporting Own and maintain various KPI schedules. Define, create, and maintain various databases related to projects and contracts in order to provide accurate and relevant data or analysis to top management Update monthly EAC proformas with actuals and committed spend Investigate CAPEX transactions and close out queries Consolidate CAPEX report Close out POs as part of the demobilization process of completed contracts Supporting month end and forecasting process Support external audit process Fixed assets accounting Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures and forms for recording of fixed assets Record fixed assets acquisition and disposals in accounting system Track the compilation of construction in progress into fixed assets account Execute depreciation run and depreciation reasonableness check. Reconcile the balance in the fixed assets subsidiary ledger to the general ledger. Update the detailed movement schedule of fixed assets for reporting and attend to auditors' queries. Investigate potential obsolescence of fixed assets Conduct physical inventory counts of fixed assets. Assign tag numbers to fixed assets Conduct analysis related to fixed assets Cash flow forecast on capital expenditure for hedging purpose Submission of fixed assets information for insurance coverage Analyse, initiate, and implement best practices and procedures in the CCF department. Advise senior management on any critical trends in relation to the financial performance of the company Promote a strong culture of cooperation within the team Job Requirements Degree / diploma in Business, Accounting/Finance, or related field 4+ years fixed assets accounting experience required Good technical knowledge in accounting standards (IFRS and USGAAP) Knowledge of general APAC tax and experience in multi-currency and multiple company environments Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with many simultaneous priorities from time to time Facility to 'roll up one's sleeves' and collaborate with process participants in solving issues Skilled at using various ERP and with technology in general Knowledge of Yardi Voyager, preferred but not required Knowledge of Procore, preferred but not required Data center, real estate, or construction industry experience, preferred but not required Proficient in the Windows and Office 365 environment