G&A ACCOUNTANT

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator is seeking an experienced G&A Accountant. This is an initial 12 month PAYE contract role based in Aberdeen with a hybrid working system in place.

Purpose of Role:

The role is responsible for providing high quality and timely G&A reporting, budgets and forecasts to support the hub and functional budget holders in achieving business objectives.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

Direct G&A Support

Maintaining G&A master-data and allocation cycles

Provide support for transactional data entry to finance ledgers

Prepare and book monthly G&A journals, including accruals and prepayments

Manage the completion and accuracy of timewriting and manhour rates

Responsible for integrity of financial records for G&A expenditure and allocations

Prepare and issue monthly budget holder reports and any adhoc analysis as required

Attend quarterly meetings with budget holders to ensure accurate forecasting and projected allocations

Assist HR with headcount reporting

Provide time writing and allocations analysis from G&A cascade model

Supporting preparation plan and forecast data for G&A

Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations

Support internal and external audits

Other Activities

Support company initiatives such as EMS as required

Assist in the development of reporting systems by driving automation wherever possible

Work closely with other functions to ensure effective relationships and business delivery

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

Degree and part or qualified accountant of recognised body ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent with appropriate industry experience

Good knowledge of upstream oil and gas G&A accounting

Excellent experience with proven track record

Strong analytical skills

Experience of Finance systems

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