Accountant at Aggreko

Job description

Purpose of the Job

• To ensure all financial accounting is accurate and up to date, and reconciliations of the general ledger and sub ledgers are maintained.
• Job Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities
• Ensuring accurate and proper financial accounting with proper checks, scrutiny and reconciliation of the general ledger, sub-ledgers, fixed asset register, balance sheet schedules and related reports using the current system
• Management and financial reporting for the local businesses to ensure that information requirements (both Group and Regional) are met in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
• Provide support to the local operations:
• Monthly P&L and balance sheet reports and forecasts
• Management of receivables, plus provide data to allow inventory, cable, and fixed asset verifications
• Cash forecasting and planning
• Ensuring compliance with Group and Regional policies and procedures
• Ensuring adequate controls are in place across the business
• Ensuring adherence to, and compliance with, direct and indirect tax laws and filing requirements, including payroll
• Contributing to cost management and control

Person Specification/Job Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification
• Up to 5 years post qualifying experience, preferably with an international company
• Strong accounting fundamentals and good knowledge of tax issues
• Good analytical skills and commercial awareness

Desired Skills

• Experience using ERP and reporting systems
• Advanced excel skills

Desired Behaviors

• Resilient and able to challenge
• Good communication skills
• Proactive
• High attention to detail

Key Role Interactions

• Finance Manager – EA Local Business
• Projects Accountants
• OM & Service Team