Project Accountant

Project Accountant Gensler 3.5out of 5 Abu Dhabi Job details Here’s how the job details align with your profile. Job type Full-time Location Abu Dhabi Full job description At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone. Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. At our core we embody an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and add to our clients' success. We share the belief that design has the power to transform organizations and change lives; whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building. Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability, and we believe that a diversity of voices and cultures is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage. As the world’s largest design firm, Gensler has a unique obligation and opportunity to focus on sustainability in the built environment. We deepened our commitment to combat the impact on climate change in the built environment when we launched Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) in 2019. This is our pledge to meet an ambitious goal: the elimination of all greenhouse gases from our work by 2030. Your Role The Project Accountant is responsible for providing a solid foundation of analysis for projects and business practices by managing contracts, ensuring fiscal health of assigned projects, and mentoring and supporting the project management for the Middle East offices. What You Will Do Work closely with Project/Design Managers, establishing successful business relationships and ensuring accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting at the project and studio levels. Maintain organized project contract files. Understand contract terms as it relates to fee management. Assist Project/Design Managers in performing project start-up due diligence and following Firm best practices throughout the project life cycle. Interact with clients and consultants in a professional, courteous manner. Review project work plans, budgets, and staffing plans for appropriateness to fee. Provide accurate invoices to clients per contract terms. Coordinate consultant invoices and payments per contract terms.