Job Description

To assist the Project Accountant and Finance Manager in the delivery of financial performance including providing assistance in the preparation of primary and associated financial statements, analysis of variance to budget/forecast and the effective management of underlying ledgers
Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and duties

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts including profit and loss account, balance sheet, cash flows, variance analysis, key performance indicators and supporting commentaries in line with agreed SLA and reporting deadlines;
• Assist in the preparation of periodic forecasting including profit and loss account, and cash flows;
• Support the Application for Payment Process
• Prepare supporting data and relevant analysis to the SBU teams to aid decision making and cost recovery in an effective and timely manner;
• Ensure management and fiscal reporting are fully reconciled and aligned;
• Contribute to and support Projects as designated;
• Assist with ensuring compliance with all finance processes, controls and regulatory framework.
• Proactively assist in the identification of improvements (through root cause analysis), making recommendations and successfully implement new ways of working – gaining the full support of stakeholders and colleagues alike;
• Provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders;

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Part qualified accountant desirable
• Intermediate MS Excel, MS Power Point and MS Word;
• Knowledge of and experience in producing management accounts, forecasting and budgeting;
• Problem solving and analytical skills;
• Strong communication skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Planning and time management skills;
• Resilience;
• A continuous improvement mentality;