Project Accounting Manager (GPA)

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

The Project Accounting Manager is responsible in managing the project admin and providing effective guidance. He is responsible in the day-to-day operations of the team, making sure that resources are utilized efficiently, and distributing workload appropriately. He helps the Project Accounting Associate Manager in achieving exceptional client service to the region and cost effectiveness.

The PA Manager provides leadership to the team under him about operational matters and work closely with Business Lines/Billing POC’s on the defined KPIs and SLAs based on the scope of work.

As a member of the PA&B leadership team, he plays a critical role in building capability and standards of the GSSC PA&B function and will support the development and sustainability, while collaborating with the other leadership within GSSC Finance in building a cohesive, best in class and excellent delivery services. 

Role accountabilities:

• Full Project Accounting support to assigned region and oversee whole team operations.


• Implement People and Culture theme in GSSC ensuring to attract, retain, develop people to enhance the team culture and position the business for continued sustainable grow. 


• Support business strategy, plans and values, contributing to the achievement of a high-performance culture.


• Promotes an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture


• Manages all direct line reports in accordance with company procedures and standards


• Drives the team towards achieving goals and targets


• Performs staff reviews and recommends staff training development


• Keeps management updated on team performance


• Manages stakeholders’ requirements and expectations


• Develops strategies to promote team member adherence to company regulations and performance goals


• Assists management with hiring processes and new team member training


• Reviews and consolidates team metrics monthly


• Ensures proper utilization of resources


• Reinforce and strengthen GSSC Business Continuity Plan.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's/College Degree, Major in Accountancy, CPA/MBA is preferred


• At least 3 years supervisory experience in a similar industry


• Experienced in a Shared Service or multinational environment


• Experience with ERP Systems is required; (Oracle, SAP & Microsoft Dynamics)


• Advanced experience in Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) is required


• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Language including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization


• Organizational and time-management skills


• Proactive and a committed team player


• Decision-making skills


• Results-oriented


• Proven strategic planning experience at management level


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• In-depth knowledge of performance metrics


• Ability to multitask and can work under pressure


• Motivational and strong relationship building skills


• Can work on flexible hours to meet changing work environment and to meet tight deadlines.


• Experience in Project Management 

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. At Arcadis, you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations, their own career goals. And, as a ‘people first’ business, it is why we will take the time to listen, to understand what you want from your time here, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.