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Role Purpose
The Project Cost Accountant is responsible for providing support to the Finance department and Project Managers.
About the Role
- Schedule and lead monthly touchpoints with project managers to monitor project progress, budgets, and costs.
- Coordinate with project managers to ensure Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) forms for budgeted capital projects are completed and tracked for reporting.
- Discuss project timelines and proactively identify potential delays or budget risks with project managers.
- Prepare and distribute monthly capital project reports for internal stakeholders and the Project Management Office (PMO).
- Oversee the projects module in Oracle, including project creation, maintenance, and closure.
- Create and manage work orders in Maximo, ensuring timely processing and alignment with project requirements.
- Ensure capital project costs are in compliance with internal policies and IFRS (e.g., IAS 16, IAS 23).
- Support internal and external audits by preparing relevant documentation and responding to project cost-related inquiries.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA designation or in progress is preferred
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in cost or project accounting, ideally within a project-based or capital-intensive industry (e.g., infrastructure logistics, construction)
- Familiarity with IFRS standards, particularly related to capital project accounting
- Strong understanding of project accounting principles and financial controls
- Self-reliance, with the ability to take initiative and make decisions proactively under time constraints.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication,with the ability to ask critical questions and influence project teams.
- Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills, with attention to detail so that workflow is managed efficiently and accurately.
- Advanced computer skills, including previous experience using Maximo ERP software, and advanced Excel skills.
- Solid understanding of accrual based accounting.
- Fluent in English.
- Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.
About Company
Our corporate head office houses our Shared Services team and is ideally located in the Metrotown Office Complex which features convenient accessibility from Downtown Vancouver and all surrounding communities. The office complex directly connects to BC’s largest shopping center, provides access to the SkyTrain and is a quick stroll to Central Park.
Joining DP World means joining a people-oriented company. You will be amongst great colleagues, enjoying a relaxed environment that values your contributions. We pride ourselves on our openness, approachability, excellence in safety and customer service and our commitment to growth and innovation. We also offer top-notch benefits and perks, including an extensive extended health benefits plan, lifestyle spending account, pension with employer contributions, retirement savings plan, and support for professional development. On top of that, we realize it takes world-class people to run world-class operations, so we offer competitive total compensation packages.
