JV Accountant / Analyst

Our client is currently recruiting for a JV Accountant / Analyst. Based in Aberdeen, the roles is on a 12 month contract and offers hybrid working.

ROLE:

• Provide a comprehensive and effective finance service to designated business areas
• The Joint Venture Accountant is responsible for financial closing including account posting, payment of billings, variance analysis and General Ledger reconciliations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

• Contribute to appropriate finance control environment to facilitate financial, management and operational reporting.
• Provide support to high quality budget and business plan which supports the business objectives
• Timely and high-quality delivery at all times
• Work closely with other functions to ensure effective relationships and business delivery

Transactional

• Responsible for transactional data entry to finance system including but not limited to accruals and information to support cost allocation
• Issue monthly JV billings and 3rd party invoices
• Review and respond to JV Partner questions received from JV billings
• Maintain and update SAP system cost allocations as required
• Administer the non-operated JV billings process
• Manage workflow and processing of tariff invoices received
• Responsible for integrity of financial statements and controls
• Interface with the company accounting policy and Business Advisors to align appropriate cost classification (e.g. Opex vs Capex)
• Provide ad-hoc cost analysis and support to management presentations where required
• Support the Authorisation for Expenditure process, ensuring documented controls are followed
• Completion of General Ledger reconciliations
• Support JV and Statutory audits including but not limited to responses to auditor requests
• Administer Emissions and regulatory (e.g. NSTA) transactional requirements for designated areas

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree and part-qualified / qualified accountant of recognised body ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent with appropriate industry experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience of SAP / SunSystems preferred
• Strong MS Office skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and adept at interacting with individuals at all levels in the organisation
• Focus on service delivery to business and functions
• Flexible and responsive to stakeholder requirements and changing environment
• Ability to deliver high quality work by deadlines and work effectively under time pressure
• Ability to work on own initiative, proactively drive change, take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion
• Open, honest and reliable