Group Accountant
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United Kingdom - Northeast Scotland - Aberdeen -
Job Description
This role will sit within the Finance work stream.
Key Accountabilities (includes, but not limited to the following)
- UK Books and Records
- Cash posting and allocation of UK payments including processing and clearing of UK Payroll entries
- Ownership of all “non-trade related” Balance Sheet accounts including reconciliations
- Intercompany – Oversight of reconciliation and confirmation process for the UK
- Support and share best practice on maintenance of books and records
- Preparation and management of UK Discontinued Operations and Branch activity
- Group Corporate Companies
- Transactional processing and preparation of accounting records
- Ultimately responsible for Group Corporate Companies i.e. full Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet ownership. - Requires close liaison with Group Treasury Accountant
- Audit coordination – provision of information to auditors for all Corporate Companies
- Global Corporate Cost Management
- Owner of Global Corporate Cost Recharge Policy; Procedure; and required Work Instructions. - Corporate Function; IT & ERP; and Insurance
- Preparation and issuing of Global rebills to Group entities
- Associated monthly accounting entries to ensure Corporate Costs eligible for recharge are properly accrued / deferred as necessary across the Group
- Business Partner Support
- Key Finance interface with Corporate Function Owners
- Support in the preparation of annual budget and subsequent revisions
- Monthly Reporting – prepare monthly variance analysis, investigate, and challenge deviations with budget owners
- Ongoing support – ad-hoc support to budget owners as required including liaison with Accounts Payable to ensure budgeted costs are coded correctly
- Drive efficiency and continuous improvement through standardization and automation of processes and controls.
- Develop and document finance processes and internal controls.
- Help drive a consistent global approach to the use and reporting of the ERP System (AX12).
- Be a strong mentor to develop both finance and non-finance colleagues.
- Perform any other delegated responsibilities as instructed by Line Management within the timeframe specified to meet business requirements
Compliance Requirements
Proserv have a Business Ethics Policy (‘the policy’) which provides guidance to all employees in their day to day roles as well as helping you and the business comply with the law at all times. The incumbent must read, understand and comply with, at all times, the policy along with all other corresponding policies, procedures and directives.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment
- Apply on company, and where appropriate Client Company’s, Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Policies and Safety Management Systems
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, and lead by example to ensure company goals are achieved and exceeded
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Degree qualified (or time served in a suitable role). Qualified Accountant. 2-3 years post qualification experience. Proven track record within a Group Finance Team - ideally within a complex environment on a global scale. Ideally prior experience of the Oil & Gas sector or similar industry. Proven background in maintaining strong financial processes, risk and governance. Ability to knowledge share (transmit and receive lessons learned) with other colleagues. Effective team building skills whilst being able to work autonomously and self-motivate. Effective decision maker with demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify and implement process improvements. Strong verbal and written skills. Excellent ERP experience. Strong MS Office skills.