GL Accountant | Aberdeen, UK
The GL Accountant at ITC Global based in Aberdeen provides support to the financial controller by managing daily accounting tasks for ITC Global and Newsat subsidiaries. Assisting with the preparation of the financial statements are a large part of the GL accountant’s day-to-day work.
Interested? Send your CV & Cover Letter to Christine.Stott@itcglobal.com.
Major Responsibilities
General Accounting ITC Global/Newsat (80%)
- Posts and processes journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
- Assists in the preparation of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements per legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
- Reconciles the intercompany charges and current accounts
- Assists with preparation of the balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepares and submit weekly/monthly reports as required
- Assists the Finance team in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
- Audits financial transactions and documents accounting control procedures
- Keeps up with financial policies, regulation and legislation
Accounting Support ITC Global/Newsat (20%)
- Develops periodic reports for management
- Assists with other accounting projects
- Additional ad hoc activities requested by manager
- Assist with annual audit information requests
- Provides back up to the AR and AP team as necessary
- Supports Finance team with SOX compliance
- Respects and complies with internal HSE procedures
Knowledge/Skill Requirement
- Proven ability to effectively manage time in accordance with deadlines
- Strong analytical skills
- Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, laws and regulations
- High-level of attention to detail and accuracy
- IT proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.
- Strong drive and proactive mindset with the ability to work independently
- Teamwork and cooperation in an international and multicultural environment, working with local and remote teams
- Autonomy and initiative to propose and lead his/her own projects
- Willingness to learn. High level of self-awareness to identify own gap of competencies/knowledge and ability to self-learn
Education & Experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics desirable
- At least 3 years of practical experience in a similar position
- Qualified or Part Qualified and actively studying towards an accountancy qualification desirable
- May involve occasional overseas travel
Interested? Send us your CV & Cover Letter to Christine.Stott@itcglobal.com.