Operations Accountant

Our Operator client based in Kingswells is currently recruiting for the position of Operations Accountant, for an initial 12-month contract.
 
4/1 hybrid pattern with option of a 9-day fortnight.
 
On site restaurant
 
On Site Parking
 
What we are seeking:
 

• Ideally you will have a background working in an oil & gas operator business in an asset or operations accounting role.

 

• You will currently live in the Aberdeen area.

 

• Have a minimum 3-5 years as an Asset or Operations Accountant ideally in an Operator

 
Responsibilities:
 
Maintenance

• Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger for cost categories of responsibility and liaising with budget-holders to prepare forecast and budget information for same cost categories.
• Work with key stakeholders (budget-holders, Asset Managers, Finance Business Partners) with value-adding financial information that is timely, accurate, meets their needs and aids decision-making.
• Be accountable for ensuring the ledger reflects the correct position of Field operations and that accruals, recodes, allocations, billings and reporting are carried out in a timely and accurate manner.
• Co-ordinate and support the creation of all budgets involving Maintenance.
• Prepare and issue Maintenance Monthly Management Reports, Outlooks and Accrual information.
• Support maintenance team with preparation of DSPs for approval and monitoring of CAPEX spend within maintenance.
• Assist in providing Joint Venture and Contract Audit support
• Develop a thorough understanding of maintenance process and forge working relationships with all members of the asset team.

 
New Ventures / Prod Ops / HSE&A / IT & Comms

• Alongside the core maintenance role there may be a requirement to support other functional areas with accurate cost management, budgeting & reporting requirements.

 
Process Improvement

• Proactively identify gaps in processes or opportunities for improvement, working with relevant stakeholders to agree and implement improvements to budget, forecasts and accruals.
• Document and streamline process to enable increased focus on value added activities.
• Seek opportunities to develop and improve the use of systems to automate and improve processes and reports.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Able to perform a critical review of financial information
• Experienced in preparing management reporting in a timely & accurate manner
• Experienced in preparing budgets and forecasts
• Able to work individually and as part of a team in order to deliver accurate and consistent results
• Experienced in using SAP, SAP BW and Microsoft Excel
• Experienced in accounting for joint ventures and operations accounting
• Driven to deliver work to high standards with a keen attention to detail and strong ability to self-review
• Able to plan and prioritise to meet tight, sometimes conflicting deadlines
• An effective communicator (both interpersonal and written)
• Comfortable communicating with stakeholders at different levels across the business
• Self-confident, self-aware, approachable, flexible with a “can do” attitude
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of creating and implementing improvements
• A related degree or equivalent experience
• Part qualified or newly qualified Accountant

 
Contract position
 
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/081924.


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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.