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.

Provide a comprehensive and effective finance service to the business.

• 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

• 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.

• Degree and part-qualified / qualified accountant of recognised body ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent with appropriate industry experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience of SAP / Sun Systems preferred
• 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