Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

The Global DCS Accountant/Controller will manage key finance processes across the globe supporting the Global DCS lead including month end review, budgeting, forecasting and providing key insights to improve financial and non-financial metrics.

They will be a strong team player with a substantial understanding of accounting principles and processes.

Responsibilities

Review of global financial performance with supporting financial analysis, commentary and suggestions to improve performance of key financial and non-financial metrics
Prepare consolidated reporting and deliverables for global DCS lead
Evaluate existing accounting processes to ensure accuracy/transparency of month end reported data
Drive the global monthly forecast process to ensure an accurate representation of expected future revenue and profit expectations are shown by country/client
Support the global DCS budget process end to end
Critically assess and provide support with commercial submissions/bids
Provide feedback, training and support to regional finance teams as required
Working on ad-hoc projects including new systems implementations, business acquisitions, cross border projects etc.
Line management responsibilities of direct reports if applicable
Focus on continuous improvement and identifying opportunities for process efficiencies and simplification.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable
Working in accordance with our accounting and behavioural values.

Key Stakeholders

Global DCS lead, Global DCS Cost centre leads
Regional Finance
Group Finance

Qualifications

Key Requirements

Qualified / Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
Strong excel and MS office applications experience.
Confident individual with good interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels.
Accuracy and high-level attention to detail
Experience working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
Substantial understanding of multi-currency environment, accounting principles and processes

Additional Information

Our colleagues share our vision and mission. We offer a workplace where every person has the opportunity and voice to influence and change.

We want our people to succeed both at work and in their private lives. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive and flexible work environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend stands for a level playing field. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees as well as actively encouraging applications from all parts of society.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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