At Subsea 7, we take pride in being recognised globally as a leader across the Energy Industry. For 5 decades our people have delivered over 1,000 projects in all water depths across our energy hubs and we continue to do so, adapting and evolving in an ever-changing world.
Our sustainability and ongoing success are only possible through innovation, collaboration and the development and diversity of our people, assets, and technology. By joining Subsea 7, you become part of a team of people who everyday ‘Make Incredible Things Happen’.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Finance Resource Centre (FRC) is a motivated, skilled and high performing organisation: A Finance Centre of Excellence. The FRC currently has an opportunity for an Associate Accountant within the Cost Centre Reporting department within our Westhill, Aberdeen office for an initial 12-month period. The position offers a diverse and challenging role, within a professional and process improvement driven team. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a logical approach to problem solving.
Role and Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly reporting pack for departmental cost centres (both overhead & OOC) including variance analysis and LTF forecast. This will include monthly, quarterly & annual analysis and will cover gross cost and recoveries.
- Record actual results in the financial systems and prepare LTF forecasts using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Support the Team Lead/Operational Lead in compliance with the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements and ensure Group and Regional reporting objectives are met within deadlines set.
- Communicate with cost centre managers to plan, monitor and advise on financial performance, explaining financial information to non-financial personnel.
- Preparation of bottom up annual budget for relevant cost centres.
- Preparation of reconciliations and analysis with relevant and appropriate back up and critical analysis of the balances.
- Demonstrate a general understanding of Accounting Standards, principles and Group accounting policies to ensure they are applied and upheld.
- Identify and/or pro-active involvement in Team’s process improvement (PI) opportunities to help establish best practice, standardisation and ways of working.
- Focus on high level of service provided to stakeholders.
- Other ad hoc tasks and projects as required.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS/ STAKEHOLDERS
- Cost centre/Departmental Managers
- Regional teams - Finance, HR and Management
- Auditors (Internal and External)
- Group HR, Group Reporting, FP&A, Tax and Technical Accounting Teams
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant stream (Finance/Accounting).
- Proven track record of god quality accurate analysis and analytical review.
- Working knowledge of SAP and underlying modules (time allocations, Fixed assets, inventory etc) that impact the General Ledger.
- Proficient in the use of IT applications, including MS Excel, Work and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Working towards or willingness to pursue a recognised Professional Accountancy Qualification.
- Relevant experience working within a similar environment.
- Knowledge of Business Objects Financial Consolidation (BFC).
- Ability to run reports and data extraction for input into excel models.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Able to demonstrate ability to work as part of a large team.
- Positive attitude and initiative, challenging the status quo with new ideas and improvements.
- Performance focus, first time right attitude, with good self-review skills (deliver quality products & services).
- Positive focus on customers and strives to improve, learn and utilise feedback.
- Anticipates potential problems and works to overcome them.
- Effective communicator with all stakeholders (e.g. senior management, legal, tax, HR, Technical Accounting team).
- Good time management skills - ability to independently, plan and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.
Subsea 7 are committed to creating a diverse workforce and we look to offer excellent career opportunities as well providing a wide range benefits and a flexible working environment.