General Ledger Accountant

Overall Purpose of the Job:

To ensure that the Finance process is managed in accordance with Expro Group Financial policy and procedures, in compliance with relevant local legislation jurisdictions and assist the organisation to determine and monitor its financial health.

Key Activities and Accountabilities:

1. Ensure that all financial transactions are undertaken in a timely manner and that there is full compliance with company policies, procedures and in line with legislative requirements.

2. Assist in preparation of the month-end close to meet strict Group / Business Unit reporting deadlines.

3. Prepare balance sheets, monthly reports including accruals, prepayments etc and analyse the data and highlight any areas of concern.

4. May be responsible for preparing VAT returns, reconciling work in progress accounts.

5. Check data between systems to ensure accuracy and review any discrepancy to achieve full compliance.

6. May assist with debtor / cash management and fore casting.

7. Keep records up to date for audit purposes and assist with gathering information for auditors as required.

8. Ensure full compliance and approval as per company policies and ensure compliance with appropriate legislation in place at time of action.

9. Produce the required Management reports are per timetable and ensure accuracy. Investigate any discrepancies and discuss cause with related Management.

10. Liaise with internal and external departments as and when required to ensure all aspects of finance processes and reporting is accurate, in compliance with company policies and procedures and in line with legislative requirements.

11. Liaise with team members, internal and external departments as and when required to ensure all questions and queries are resolved in a timely manner. Liaise with manager on any issues or concerns with the documentation to be processed.

12. Actively adhere to the Code of Conduct and Anti-Bribery policies, procedures and processes to ensure the highest ethical standards are maintained and exposure to liability or risk to Expros reputation is minimised. If necessary, report possible violations or conflicts of interest.

13. Actively adhere to and ensure compliance with applicable Quality policies, procedures, processes and systems. Takes an active part in quality improvement processes. Identify and report any deficiencies to supervisor and obtain authorisation for any deviations from standard procedures.

14. Actively comply with all applicable Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and processes. Promote HSE awareness; take responsibility and be accountable for own safety and safety of others. Demonstrate the personal application of HSE procedures in daily performance and always follow the 10 Safety House Rules.

15. Ensure objectives set under Employee Development Plan are met.

Job Knowledge and Qualifications:

1.Degree qualified in a recognised accounting qualification

1. 5 Years practical experience within a Finance environment

2. Proficient in using SAP or a similar Finance package

3. Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

4. Integrity/Compliance - behaves in a fair, honest and ethical manner toward others; adheres to Company Code of Conduct

5. Interpersonal Sensitivity identifies with and shows understanding or concern for others; values diversity

6. Technical achieves and applies a competent level of technical and/or professional skill or knowledge relevant to the role

7. Safety Awareness upholds safety standards

8. Concern for Quality - has a consistent attitude and respect for high quality standards

9. Performance Focus contributes to results delivery through individual performance, demonstrating Expro behaviours

10. Customer-oriented attentive and responsive to customer concerns

11. Team Working works well with a diverse or multi-disciplinary group to achieve a common goal

12. Communication 2 communicates clearly in written and/or oral form

13. Creativity/Innovation inventive; can develop original solutions to problems

14. Collaboration – encourages a participative process; has a 'win-win' orientation