Project Accounting Analyst

Role & responsibilities:

• Perform daily and monthly activities related to the Project Accounting process for BASF group companies and businesses.
• Own month-end closing activities for assigned companies of medium complexity, ensuring accuracy and completion within agreed timelines.
• Ensure accurate and complete project master data and supporting documentation for assigned business units.
• Manage project approvals, cost allocations, asset capitalization, write-offs, and project closure activities.
• Support improvements to process design and workflow by identifying standardization and automation opportunities through new technologies and systems, and assist with their implementation.
• Support merger, acquisition, and divestiture projects involving business lines or legal entities.
• Assist with audits, internal controls, reconciliations, and other key organizational requirements.
• Escalate exceptions and risks, provide progress updates to stakeholders, and support timely issue resolution.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Professional qualification in Finance (e.g., B.Com., CA, CPA, etc.), an MBA, or a masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

Work Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of month-end closing, cost allocation, asset capitalization, write-offs, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Experience handling accounting activities for companies or business units of medium complexity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Customer-focused approach with effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work proactively with a high degree of autonomy.
• Leadership experience is not required; project experience is must.