Assistant Accountant

Who we are looking for

An Assistant Accountant to join our team at H&P to be based at our offices in UAE.

Key details

Job title: Assistant Accountant

Location: UAE

Contract Type: Permanent

One Team. One Journey.

H&P recently acquired KCA Deutag and integration is ongoing.

For global career opportunities associated with either legacy business search our vacancies H&P our people are our strength

Since 1920 Helmerich and Payne has been the industrys most trusted partner in drillingproductivity and reliability. As the world changes so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting-edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century ofsuccess all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers.

At H&P our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse equitable and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Lets go far together..

Opportunity for all

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all and are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you need during the recruitment process.

We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.

What we offer

There are many benefits of working for H&P from our competitive salaries to our challenging and exciting working environments and beyond.

Application process

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Closing date

Please note the vacancy will be closed when the successful candidate has been selected.

You and the role

Reporting to the Finance Manager the Assistant Accountant is responsible for providing a wide range of accounting and administration support to the Finance & Administration Department and the Country/Operations Manager. The role is to support the UAE entities (which are currently non-operational but the entities are kept alive where statutory requirements are also to be met) and MECK regional overhead structure.

Primary responsibilities

• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Group Management Systems Policies and Procedures and Anti Bribery Policy with special focus on Quality Health Safety and Environmental issues and where required as Action Party close out actions in a timely manner. Familiarise with the Group Safety Policy and take all reasonable care to ensure the health and safety of yourself and persons likely to be affected by your actions or omissions. Ensure compliance to all relevant Group Management Systems & Procedures related to Quality and to client procedure where applicable.
• Financial data preparation and maintenance of books of accounts as per our Accounting Policies Procedures and Worldwide standards and Iraqi UAS.
• Cash flow forecasting in TM5 and management of cashflow.
• Bank payments accounting and reconciliation.
• Handling petty cash monthly cash and reconciliation.
• Accounts Payable vendor invoice posting and reconciliation.
• Intercompany accounting and reconciliation.
• Maintaining tracker for capital expenditure and monthly reporting on cash flow.
• Maintaining tracker for official and residential leases renewal upon expiry and periodical reporting.
• Preparation of files for the settlement of social security costs.
• Checking and forwarding for approval of the monthly local payroll sheets prepared by the HR Team.
• Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliations in Blackline.
• Accounts Receivable Credit control.
• Maintaining records and periodical renewal of all the insurance policies.
• Preparation and payment of monthly VAT returns.
• Updating reporting and reconciliation of IFRS 16 leases in Tagetik.
• Calculation of month end provisions for rig costs employee end of service balances employee off-time balances travel etc.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are conducted in line with the country authorization matrix.
• Corporate income tax reporting and filing of return.
• Spearhead project actions to close dormant UAE entities including tax and admin matters in addition to Finance

Experience

• Knowledge in the capacity of an Accountant capable of performing all the aspects of accounting and bookkeeping reporting treasury (cash & bank) cashflow forecasting accounts payable & receivable balance sheet reconciliations direct & indirect taxation.
• Knowledge in indirect and taxation preferred.

Behaviour and Skills

• Focused on personal development and continuous improvement. Self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative a must.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Communication skills oral and written.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude to change.
• Demonstrates behaviours in line with H&P behavioural framework and core values.
• SAP & Microsoft Excel skills

Minimum qualifications essential

• Postgraduate in Financial Accounting