JV Accounting Manager

Our client is looking for a JV Accounting Manager for a contract position, located in London (Hybrid Working).

ROLE

This is a pivotal position supporting the record keeping of all transactions of the Company, providing accurate, reliable, and timely financial information across the organization and to the shareholders. The job holder will play a crucial role in managing financial transactions, conducting three-way matching of purchase orders with invoices, supplier payments, customer refunds, journal preparations, and other various financial tasks to support our business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

IT Project participation:

• Actively participate in IT Projects, from their launch to the subsequent developments and evolutions if any particularly on accounting software, as a key accounting user, in order to meet milestones and deadlines and ensure successful implementation.

Financial Data Entry:

• Accurately record financial transactions in the accounting software (MBC).
• Maintain and update financial spreadsheets and records in the shared folders, provide financial statements.

Invoice Processing, Supplier payments and Customer refunds:

• Process and verify invoices for payments and process all supplier payments in compliance with payment terms.
• Prepare necessary files for transactions for the weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Ensure accurate matching of purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents (three-ways matching).
• Manage weekly customer refund requests efficiently and in accordance with Company policies.
• Perform periodic controls on sales invoices to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Investigate and resolve all discrepancies in a timely manner.

Payment Schedules with Local Authorities/Boroughs:

• Maintain payment schedules with local authorities, ensuring timely and accurate payments, records and documents in compliance with Company policies and financial records.
• Work closely with Business Unit managers to ensure timely communication and provision of relevant letters and information to Local Authorities

Month-End Journals and Accruals:

• Ensure the preparation of month-end journal entries and accrual calculations.
• Ensure accurate recording of expenses and revenues.

Bank and Cash Flow Reconciliation:

• Conduct regular bank and cash flow reconciliation to ensure accuracy of financial transactions, monitor and maintain an up-to-date understanding of cash position.
• Prepare, record and reconcile all cash calls issued and follow up on late payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and report unusual transactions.

CAPEX:

• Support capital expenditure activities by maintaining records of assets under construction and managing fixed asset register. Assist in financial reporting on capex spending and commitments.

Lease Management:

• Manage and maintain records for leasing assets under relevant software, ensuring accurate and compliant lease accounting under IFRS16.
• Process lease invoices and verify their accuracy, working closely with internal teams and external partners.

Others:

• Assist in preparation of regulatory returns, including VAT filings, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Collaborate with external audit for financial audit and with internal auditors for compliance with Company rules and provide necessary documentation and support
• Respond to and act upon queries received from partners.
• Provide ad hoc support to the finance team as needed.
• Assist with ad hoc requests assigned by management.

Accountabilities

• The job holder is responsible for managing and monitoring all financial accounting transactions (including working with MBC supports) and various financial tasks to support business activities.
• Perform all JV accounting within framework of industry GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), Joint Venture agreements, accounting procedures of the Company.
• Ensure Company s activities are fully funded by producing accurate and timely billing information for issue to partners, ensuring each partner s cash call share is received as due.
• Maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Assist in providing high quality accounting information and advice to management.
• In relation to Health, Safety and the Environment (HSE), the job holder has duty to take reasonable care of his/her self and of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work, this means following Company rules, training and instruction as necessary, to actively participate in achieving HSE goals and objectives and report any unsafe acts or hazardous conditions and take proactive steps where possible to prevent loss or damage.

REQUIREMENTS

• Preference for candidates actively pursuing financial accounting qualifications. Qualified Accountant (CIMA or similar) with typically 3 years relevant experience.
• Awareness / knowledge of systems and applications. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to effectively utilize spreadsheet software and accounting software (such as MBC) for analysis and reporting.
• Proactive mindset, displaying eagerness to learn and grow within the financial field.
• Exceptional team player with start-up spirit, capable of working cohesively with colleagues to achieve objectives.
• Strong ability to work efficiently and effectively within tight deadlines, showing a capacity to operate independently and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Experience in the renewable energy or EV charging industry is a plus.