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Senior Project Accountant

Petrofac, Aberdeen

Senior Project Accountant

Salary Not Specified

Petrofac, Aberdeen

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 6 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5343eab0a36e4fc9aa720dc6f3356ad6

Full Job Description

  • Monitor the on-going financial performance of each job by preparing monthly project accounts, forecasts and budgets and ensure all commercial and financial reporting deadlines are met.
  • Support the Projects Team by providing ongoing and regular commercial analysis and information regarding expenditures, commitments, and the financial performance of the contract.
  • Ensure that internal cost reporting for the contract meets with corporate accounting and Commercial department requirements and that ongoing analysis is being made to track recovery against costs and highlight and resolve any associated issues in a timely manner.
  • Monitor and provide feedback relative to KPI performance and highlight areas where improvement is necessary to optimise financial return.
  • Liaise with the commercial administrators to review invoices to ensure they presented to the Client correctly and in a timely manner ensuring approval by project management is obtained.
  • Monitor outstanding debtors and ensure that any commercial problems are addressed, and that cash collection is optimised.
  • Identify ongoing opportunities for revenue growth and cost minimisation such that contract margins are enhanced.
  • Ensure Labour and 3rd party reconciliations are done on a monthly/quarterly basis.
  • Understand the commercial terms and administration requirements for the allocated contracts to assist in managing and mitigating risks associated with contract delivery.
  • Proactively provide advice and support to the Project Teams regarding the commercial aspects of the contracts.
  • Collate all relevant start-up information for jobs/phases and instigate contract set up as appropriate.
  • Ensure all activities across the projects including minor estimates or CTRs are undertaken in line with client approval process and Petrofac DOA prior to commencement.
  • Perform all tasks and prepare all information in accordance with the company's policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Establishment and maintenance of relationships with internal and external clients.
  • Support Contract administration, including all rate reviews, contract reviews, amendments and incentive performance, etc. to ensure that all costs are fully recovered and are accounted.
  • Provision of commercial support in the preparation of tenders and new business proposals

    Degree qualified, Finance/Accounting degree preferred.
  • Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Experience with Oracle or similar ERP system.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Work as part of a team.
  • Proactive and ability to take initiative.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting and month end deliverables.
  • Commercial Knowledge.
  • Previous experience in a similar role.
  • Oil and Gas experience.

    Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world's leading energy companies.
    • We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination. The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs. This is an exciting time to join us on this journey. We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week. Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?