Principal Accountant

McDermott International (Batam, Riau Islands, Indonesia)

Riau Islands, Indonesia

McDermott International, Ltd is a global provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott has more than 40,000 employees, as well as a diversified fleet of speciality marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world.

About this position

The Principal Accountant is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex accounting-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Accountant may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of accounting.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Monitor and lead the month-end close process, including communication with stakeholders, preparing status and dashboards, and reporting to the Record to report Group Purchasing Organization (GPO)
• Establish and monitor month-end accounting checklists
• Lead analysis and establish a process for continuous monitoring
• Lead the team to document existing processes and Standard Operating Procedures in Accounts
• Maintain the balance sheet reconciliation policy, risk ranking, and quality; educate team members
• Establish and monitor KPIs for the Accounting function
• Maintain evidence of controls performed and assist in the SOX testing and quarterly and year-end audit process by both internal and external auditors
• Coordinate internal and external training of the accounting team on relevant topics

Requirements

Essential Qualifications and Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA preferred
• 5-6 years of relevant experience
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills preferred
• Good communication skills
• Enjoy working in a changing and flexible environment
• Good problem-solving skills