JV ACCOUNTANT

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

Purpose of Role:

Provide a comprehensive and effective finance service to the business.

The Joint Venture Accountant is responsible for financial closing including account posting, payment of billings, variance analysis and General Ledger reconciliations.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

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

Maintain and update SAP system cost allocations as required

Administer the non-operated JV billings and cash call process, including tracking of AFE spend and follow up with Operators where required

Responsible for integrity of financial statements and controls

Interface with client 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

Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by your Line Manager.

ER Allowance - The postholder may be required to join the emergency response rota should this become a requirement of the position.

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

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