Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a new\xe2\x80\xafAssistant Accountant\xe2\x80\xaf(Offshore, International) to join our team. The\xe2\x80\xafAssistant Accountant\xe2\x80\xafwill assist in the Offshore Finance Team in ensuring efficient and robust financial management of internal processes and commercial guidance for the Offshore business. Reporting to the International Finance Manager with supervision provided by the International Accountant. A day in the life of an Assistant Accountant: Assist the International Finance Manager in all finance matters that support the International businesses. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Timely and accurate completion of monthly accruals, contractual billing and supporting documentation

• Preparation and review of contract income statements ensuring strong collaboration with the operations team

• Preparation of detailed contract cost analysis with focus on underperforming contracts

• Compilation of payroll supporting documentation

• Preparation of supporting documentation to facilitate monthly business performance review including variances to plan and forecast;

• Management of contract PO\xe2\x80\x99s and forecasts

• Oversee local AP activities ensuring strong controls and efficient processes in conjunction with the Shared Service Team

• Support the finance and operations teams to deliver exceptional client service; and

• Develop and maintain excellent professional relations with all stakeholders (clients, budget holders, Senior Management Team, Finance and other colleagues).

• Support with balance sheet reconciliations

You\xe2\x80\x99ll be set up for success if you have:

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Positive and flexible disposition

• Ability to communicate with people at all levels

• Excellent attention to detail

• The ability to remain calm and precise under pressure

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong teamwork orientation

• Ability to understand a process and carry out tasks independently while still working as a team to ensure smooth and efficient client delivery.

Essential

• Understanding of finance processes and accounting principles

• Desire for a long term move that will provide progression opportunities and offer professional qualification

• Accuracy and precision

• Time management skills to meet targets, allocating workloads, assessing activities, and building resilience to ensure delivery

• Core behavioral competencies: knowledge, communication, problem solving, planning and relationships

Desirable

• Customer focused

• Finance background, either through professional or training experience

• Experience of working in or supervising AP and AR teams

• Microsoft Office experience with strong Excel skills

• Oracle/ Congo\'s experience

• Experience of Accounting in a low margin business

Job Type: Full-time Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person