Job Introduction
Job Title: Level 2 Contract Accountant
Responsible to: Finance Business Partner
Location: Parklands
Department: B&I - 14forty - Finance
This role profile provides a guide to the initial work responsibilities and may be updated due to changing circumstances. It does not form part of your employment contract.
Overall Purpose of the Role
As an Accountant at Compass, you will work within a finance-focused team to understand key business drivers and support improved business performance. Your role will focus on enhancing service levels, cost efficiency, and adding value to commercial activities.
Key Accountabilities
Purpose: Commercial Support
* Assist business partners (financial and non-financial) in making strong commercial and operational decisions, managing financial risks and opportunities.
* Provide proactive ad-hoc financial analysis to support decision-making.
* Understand and manage financial risks and opportunities from volumetric and other contract mechanisms, as well as ongoing business performance.
* Identify and highlight financial risks and opportunities from balance sheet management.
Performance
* Prepare key reports such as month-end reports, business reviews, client reports, budgets, cash analysis, and other ad-hoc analyses for monthly review discussions.
* Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews, escalating risks or opportunities to senior stakeholders.
* Support the closing of monthly accounts, ensuring accurate recognition of sales and costs.
* Promote working capital improvements through timely, accurate contract billing, active debt management, and prompt query resolution.
* Assist with budgeting and forecasting by consolidating budgets, analyzing variances, and preparing presentation materials for senior management.
* Support documentation for client tenders, negotiations, and capital expenditure evaluations.
* Assist operational teams with mobilisation actions, ensuring they are completed on schedule.
* Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues and report incidents via company procedures.
People: Relationship Management
* Work effectively as part of a team.
* Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Candidate Requirements: Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
* First-level professional exam qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
* Passion for finance and understanding of management accounting.
* Analytical with high attention to detail.
* Effective communicator, concise and logical in oral and written communication.
Desirable:
* Ability to adapt to change.
* Good Excel skills.
* Experience with SAP, Cognos, and Quick Sights for analysis and reporting.
Performance Standards
* Excellent communication skills for both finance and non-finance audiences.
* Proactive and energetic approach.
* Ability to analyze and evaluate information effectively.
* Self-motivated with good planning and organizational skills.
* Capable of managing a broad workload under pressure within deadlines.
Leadership Behaviors
* Effective communication with peers.
* Innovative and responsive to achieving goals.
* Provide constructive feedback and excellent service.
* Commitment to quality and understanding performance expectations.
* Teamwork and relationship-building across the organization.
* Respect for diversity, ethical conduct, and social responsibility.
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