PROJECT ASSISTANT

The Project Assistant performs the timely and accurate activities related to Arcadis Way of Project Management to support the project manager across the lifecycle of a project. Responsibilities may include administrative tasks around updating schedules and resource plans, maintaining project documentation, delivering supporting information to understand project progress sand support project reviews (health checks), and preparing progress reporting information. In addition, the project assistant may be called upon to schedule meetings and coordinate communication among team members and helping to monitor project progress.

Qualifications/Requirements: At least 5 years’ experience in any project accounting and project co-ordination background. Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, finance, business administration or equivalent Finance project accounting experience or project management and coordination (preferred) PMP/ APM / PRINCE2 certifications will be an add on advantage to the requirement. Experience operating in a global offshoring model. Understanding of time and material (T&M) and lumpsum (fixed price) revenue recognition and metrics Relevant work experience in project management (preferred) and finance activities. Excellent written and verbal English is mandatory. Ability to liaise with peers and key stakeholders in the countries you are supporting. Experience in Oracle (ERP or EBS), SAP or Microsoft Dynamics Proficient in Microsoft applications is required (Excel, Outlook, and Word) Result oriented and attention to detail. Communicate effectively both verbal and written. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proactive and a committed team player Can work on flexible hours to meet changing work environment and to meet tight deadlines, specifically around month end close.