Accountant

Borr Drilling Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Borr Drilling Ltd is seeking an Accountant to support the Cost Controller and Finance Manager in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting for Region and Corporate management. You will prepare journal entries, monitor compliance with controls and policies, and assist with monthly close, budgets, and audits.

Travel to offshore locations may be required. The role emphasizes collaboration with Rig Managers and other departments, strong document control, and maintaining ledger accuracy in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• CA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CMA completed or part-qualified preferred.
• Strong English communication skills required.
• Advanced MS Excel and ERP experience preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Cost Controller and Finance Manager in timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end processes.
• Review invoices and ensure proper coding and documentation.
• Assist with audits and ad-hoc financial projects.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare intercompany invoices and support budgets/forecasts.
• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure accurate recordings.
• Occasional offshore/shipyard travel may be required.

Skills

Communication

MS Excel

ERP experience

Multitasking

Problem solving

Stakeholder relations

Education

Accounting / Finance degree

CA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CMA completed or part-qualified

Tools

MS Excel

ERP system

Job description

Role Summary

The Accountant supports the Cost Controller and Finance Manager/Financial Controller in the provision of timely and accurate financial reporting for Region and Corporate management. The Accountant assists with the preparation of journal entries and monitor the Region’s / Corporate’s compliance with controls, AFE’s, accounting policies and procedures. In addition, the Accountant helps prepare for annual internal & external audits and assists with other ad-hoc financial projects when required.

Responsibilities

• Understand Borr’s vision and apply the company values in all business activities.
• Prepare monthly client invoices in accordance to contract terms.
• Following up client receivables in accordance with contractual terms and within due date.
• Support Cost controller in all contractual matters arising from any invoices from clients and suppliers, ensure these are addressed in accordance with accepted practice and procedure.
• Review all Non-PO incoming invoices for assigned profit centres (appropriate documentation and coding).
• Assist in preparing accurate monthly accruals to ensure correct timing of income and costs.
• Ensure all journal vouchers have appropriate supporting documentation.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by reconciling assigned balance sheet accounts including auditable supporting documentation.
• Prepare all intercompany invoices in accordance with contracts (bareboat and service agreements), AFE procedures and intercompany confirmations between entities.
• Assist during month end management reporting, including commentaries on significant variances in accordance with internal requirements and agreed deadlines.
• Assist in preparation of budgets and forecasts in accordance with internal requirements and agreed deadlines.
• Ensure comprehensive understanding of client contracts relating to assigned rig.
• Keep the Cost Controller informed of all issues impacting operational reporting and results.
• Provide support and information to other departments if requested/required to ensure correct input to the financial records (e.g. Supply Chain Department, HR department, Rig Manager).
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and other tasks within the finance structure subject to availability.
• Travel to operations locations as requested/required during budget process or for other ad-hoc requirements.
• Communicates internally with Cost Controller, Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Rig Managers, Heads of Departments, Co-workers and Colleagues.
• Communicates externally with customers and vendors to ensure all transactions are recorded and there are no open issues.
• Provide assistance to the Rig Manager and other functional departments with respect to their department cost.
• Ensure proper control and verification of all transaction and the recording of the same correctly.
• If required, supervise account’s payable function
• Office based role which requires attention to detail and data management working under general supervision and where problems can be difficult but not complex.
• Occasional offshore/shipyard visits may be required in this role.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting /Finance or other relevant discipline at the Company’s discretion, CA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA/CMA completed or part-qualified preferred.
• Previous accounting experience in the International Oil & Gas Industry. Prefer experience in similar role within the offshore drilling related environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; fluency in English required.
• Advanced MS Excel working knowledge and ERP experience preferred
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and to follow up on all tasks to completion.
• Proficient problem-solving skills: demonstrate ability to evaluate problems from differing viewpoints and recognize potential root cause of problems and suggest possible solutions.
• Be approachable and maintain open and transparent communication with Team, Internal and External stakeholders and management team.
• Develop good working relationships with Divisional and Corporate colleagues and external stakeholders, as required.
• Represent the Company in a professional manner both on and off the job to include confidentiality of Company and Client business