Assistant Project Accountant

Location: Singapore

Business Unit

Cubic Defense

Company Details

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details

Job Summary

This position provides day-to-day support to the Project Accounting team on financial activities relating to delegated APAC Projects/Services Contracts. The Assistant Project Accountant will work closely with Project Accountants and Senior Project Accountants, assisting in Commercial, Engineering, Project Management, Bids & Proposals and Finance functions. The role focuses on accurate transactional processing, data entry, reconciliations and reporting support, while learning the broader project accounting function. The position works under close supervision, with all non-routine matters referred to senior team members.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day administrative and transactional support to Project Accountants and the wider Project Accounting team

Assist with the preparation of project financials, reports and supporting schedules under the direction of senior staff

Set up and maintain project numbers, budgets, ETC’s and other project information in the ERP System, as directed

Support the preparation of project billings in conjunction with the contracts and projects teams, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and accurate

Assist with raising and processing journal entries, accruals and intercompany recharges during month-end close

Help prepare monthly project reports and analysis in accordance with the reporting timetable

Perform basic variance analysis and flag discrepancies to the Project Accountant for further investigation

Assist with the collation and tracking of project costs, ensuring costs are recorded against the correct project codes

Liaise with project and production teams on routine queries relating to time bookings, purchase orders and supplier invoices

Liaise with intercompany contacts on routine matters to support accurate and timely financial information in project forecasts

Assist with the preparation of supporting documentation for internal and external audits

Support compliance activities including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control documentation, under the guidance of senior staff

Assist with the maintenance of the financial risk register monthly, as directed

Help collate input and supporting data for weekly and monthly project review meetings

Support the Project Accountants in tracking billings, retentions, debtors and cash flow at a project level

Liaise with financial accounting on routine queries and ensure follow-ups are implemented in a timely manner

Maintain accurate and well-organized project records, files and supporting documentation

Escalate any unusual items, variances or issues promptly to the Project Accountant or senior staff

Perform additional assignments and ad-hoc analysis as directed

General Duties and Responsibilities

Comply with Cubic’s Quality Management System

Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures

Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of the organization

Comply with Cubic Human Resources Procedures

Other duties as requested

Minimum Job Requirements

Essential

Bachelors in accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline from a recognized institution

Desirable

Technical skills and proficiency in SAP are highly desired.