Pay Rate: 25.64 per hour
Location: Portlethen
Duration: 6 months
Job Description
As Ledger Controller you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the general ledger and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records for the ledger. This role involves preparing financial reports, maintaining balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting the month-end, quarter end and year-end close processes. The Ledger Controller works closely with other members of the finance team to provide accurate financial information and analysis. The ledger comprises a number of different business units which vary in size and complexity.
The largest geographical markets are the UK and Angola, though we do third party work for other SSA counties as projects develop. The ledger also works with other business units worldwide as both a customer and, also a provider of goods and services.
This is a hands-on role which will also be expected to be a change agent as a new Finance structure is implemented and finance environment evolves.
You should be keen to take on fresh challenges, develop your technical and interpersonal skills as well as expand your knowledge of company systems and policies.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met whilst complying with accounting standards, internal policies and SOX controls.
- Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled as per company policy and regular reviews are performed.
- Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
- Perform monthly ARCS reconciliations.
- Review and approve monthly VAT returns.
- Coordinate with other departments to gather necessary information for closing activities.
- Ensure all closing activities are completed accurately and on time.
- Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Provide continual evaluation of department processes, methods, and activities to assure the most effective use of resources and equipment.
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and improve data accuracy.
- Engage with the business and actively participate in operational or commercial initiatives as appropriate.
- Performs any other job duties as assigned.
- Comply with and promote all company company and HSE policies and procedures.