Management Accountant

Well-Safe Solutions, Aberdeen, though there may be a requirement to visit and work at other company locations or supplier’s premises as required.

The postholder must be able to attend our global headquarters in Aberdeen.

Permanent

The Management Accountant will report directly to the Senior Management Accountant.

The Management Accountant will provide accurate and timely account information of high quality to the business allowing both reporting to the board and improved decision making across the business.

• Analysis of corporate costs and identification of opportunities to save/streamline.
• Prepare and post journals relating to different activities including lease accounting, payroll, intercompany interest and funding, month end accruals/prepayments to complete month close.
• Gross margin analysis and commentary on deviations against plan for activities in the month and year to date. This will also involve project accounting reconciliation to value of work done. Allowing margin review of all revenue generating activities.
• Balance sheet review and sign off ensuring full transparency and, identification of aged items and, follow up action.
• FX accounting ensuring the correct postings have been made across the income statement.
• Administrator for Data Rails including budget responsibility and year end template roll over and reconciliation.
• Audit and tax compliance support.
• Preparing statutory accounts for one legal entity.
• The business intends to refinance. New debt is likely to be in the form of bonds listed on Oslo BORS which will require quarterly audited reporting. Candidate will support this process.
• Participation in business improvement initiatives.

• To ensure that there is effective, accurate and timely reporting
• Financial systems are effective, robust and compliant
• Financial policies and procedures of the Company are maintained and effective
• The assets of the company are protected and safeguarded
• Effective relationships internally and with key business partners, including 3rd party suppliers

Full responsibility for all operational activities within the philosophies and constraints laid out in the job description.

The company reserves the right to amend or change the activities listed, taking into account the job holder’s qualifications and experience to enable the business needs to be met.

• A recognised accounting qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Ability to learn to learn systems quickly and, develop reporting requirements.
• Experience in a similar environment is not essential but working across multi-functional teams is essential.
• A practical, hands-on approach who is willing to support others
• Excellent communications skills with operational and corporate colleagues