Job Description

*** Temporary Position - 3 Month Contract ***

The Accountants Assistant will be responsible for coding and processing incoming invoices. Prepare weekly and ad-hoc payment runs. Prepare the bank account and other GL account reconciliations. Assist the regional controller and Senior Accountant when require for the period close tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review/Coding and approval of incoming invoices from vendors
• Preparation of intercompany invoices
• Prepare/review weekly payment runs
• Setup manual/ad-hoc payments
• Ensure bank balances are reconciled to bank statements and any differences are satisfactorily explained
• Assist in the timely preparation, input and maintenance of accurate financial records
• Maintain and analyses general lodger accounts
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly accounting statements when needed
• Provide assistance and support for any internal & external audits as required
• Perform other duties, complete additional tasks and support ad-hoc pro jects as required by management
• Communicates internally with Senior Accountant, Cost Controller, Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Rig Managers, Heads of Departments, Co-workers and Colleagues.
• Communicates externally with vendors to ensure all transactions are recorded and there are no open vendor payment issues.
• Provide assistance to the Rig Manager and other functional departments with respect to their department vendor invoices.
• Ensure proper control and verification of all transaction and the recording of the same correctly.
• If required, provide assistance to other regional accounts payable personnel
• Office based role which requires attention to detail and data management working under general supervision and where problems can be difficult but not complex.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum College level education in accounting/finance/business studies.
• Experience in similar role
• Excellent English verbal and written communications skills.
• Good MS Excel working knowledge and ERP experience preferred.
• Candidate must pass a drug screen and background check.