Accountant

Energean PLC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in London seeks an experienced Accountant to manage financial operations and accounting entries in SAP ERP. This role involves month-end close activities, financial reporting, and collaboration with various departments. The ideal candidate has a degree in Finance or Accounting, at least 4 years of experience, and strong knowledge of IFRS. Opportunities for career progression in a high-caliber finance team are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of working experience in accounting.
• Experience in oil & gas or similar extraction-related industry.
• Strong knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS) and their application.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting entries in SAP ERP and process invoices.
• Ensure accuracy of financial documents and manage month-end close.
• Support joint venture accounting processes.

Skills

Business writing and verbal communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to meet deadlines

High standards of accuracy and quality

Education

University degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Job description

Overview

Energean is an independent E&P company focused on developing resources in the Mediterranean and UK North Sea. With presence in nine countries Energean is operating production, development and exploration assets with an excellent HSE track record.

The company has an approximately 70% gas weighted portfolio with more than 1.2 MMboe 2P reserves and 2C resources and our flagship development assets are the multi-tcf Karish, Karish North and Tanin gas fields, offshore Israel. Energean is committed to sustainable development and to be a net zero emitter by 2050 contributing to the global net zero target. The company also strives to meet United Nations\' 17 Sustainable Development Goals through its day-to-day operations and a wide range of corporate social responsibility initiatives. Being an equal opportunity employer and valuing diversity Energean does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has opened with Energean for an Accountant to work in the UK financial control team. The role is responsible to manage accounting entries in SAP ERP, process invoices and bank transactions, and ensure accuracy of financial documents. In addition, it includes month-end close activities, maintaining the fixed asset register, supporting joint venture accounting, and collaborating with various departments. The role will offer career progression and be part of a high calibre finance team that will challenge and develop your skills even further.

• Record and review accounting entries in SAP ERP, including processing invoices and bank transactions.
• Review accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and direct correcting entries.
• Manage month-end close activities including general ledger, intercompany reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Maintain and monitor the company\'s fixed asset register.
• Support joint venture accounting processes, including partner billing, cost recovery, and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with operations, treasury, and tax to ensure timely acquisition and processing of financial information.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting package (B/S, P/L, Cash Flow, KPIs).
• Assist with annual audit and statutory reporting preparing documentation and liaising with external auditors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, controls and SAP utilisation.

Qualifications and experience

• University degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 4+ years of working experience in accounting.
• Experience in Oil & gas or similar extraction-related industry.
• Strong knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS) and their application.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred) and advanced Excel skills.

Skills

• Advanced business writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to observe deadlines and perform high quality service.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to liaise across departments and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.

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This role is being handled by the Energean recruitment team and no agency contact is required.