Accountant

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consolidation of month-end financial information and reporting to various stakeholders. This will include monthly and quarterly reporting packs to head office as well as assisting with internal reporting to various Business Units.  
• Uploading of Actual, Forecast, and Budget information onto Hyperion & Prevero
• Supervise the preparation and consolidation of annual financial statements and other statutory reporting as and when required.
• Review of Intercompany transactions and ensuring compliance with both tax and statutory requirements.
• Local contact for Canada regarding all Hyperion and reporting-related queries
• Preparation of financial input for quarterly Board and monthly EXCO pack
• Integration of commercial and financial reporting
• Performing the tax calculations and management of tax returns for WSP – Income tax, Vat, WHT, and PAYE. Paying special attention to filing dates.
• Assistance with internal and external audits
• Provide oversite into the management of the financial and commercial reporting team.
• Preparation of DSO (days sales outstanding) calculations (monthly and forecast)
• Participate in the monthly and quarterly review of Business Unit’s – Gain understanding of business.
• Review the consolidation of quarterly forecasts for WSP Africa
• Perform adhoc reviews/investigation into Business unit performance as required.
• Perform merger and acquisition activities as and when required.
• Manage and simplify the statutory structure of WSP Africa and associated entities.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Qualifications

• -6 years post-qualifying experience as a CA(SA) / CTA with articles
• Advanced excels skills essential – need to provide evidence of Excel modeling.
• Oracle and Hyperion experience non-negotiable
• Good technical background in IFRS
• Good understanding of tax
• Consulting experience preferable
• Africa Exposure is an advantage.
• Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the business.
• Flair for business with commercial savvy
• Proactive, organized, and strong personal drive
• Adaptable and resourceful in an ever-changing environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail. 

KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS: 

• Excellent people management skills and ability to work with people on all levels of the business.
• Flair for business with commercial savvy
• Proactive, organized, and strong personal drive
• Adaptable and resourceful in an ever-changing environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail
• Building and maintaining relationships.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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We are

• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

• Maximize collaboration.
• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.
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NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.