Accounting Manager - Houston

Accounting Manager

For immediate consideration contact Danya at (713) 877-8546 or danya-resumes@myrecruiting,biz

Supervises:
Accounting Supervisor
2 x Accounts Assistants
Administrative Assistant

Job Function:
The Management Accountant will be primarily responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of management accounts for the US Freight Management business.

The main areas of focus are:
Preparation of monthly management accounts including variance analysis against budget

Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts

Support business managers through the production and analysis of financial information

The Management Accountant will play a key role within the organization ensuring that accurate, timely and relevant information is produced at all times.
Regular reviews will be held with the management team in order to identify any trends and/or problem areas and a pro-active approach will be required in finding solutions for these.

Specific responsibilities are as follows:

Group Policies and Procedures

Compliance with Group financial policies, procedures and timetables

Accurate transaction recording and invoicing

Safeguarding of assets

Roles and Responsibilities:
Preparation of monthly management accounts including detailed variance analysis against budget for review with Operational Management

Ensure efficient cash management of the business

Develop and prepare monthly flash/13 week cash flow forecasts for submission to Group

Preparation of budgets, forecasts and business plans in line with Group instructions, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and cash flows

Monthly business performance report and trend analysis

Provision of timely and relevant financial information, advice and explanations to business unit managers and the Operational Board

Coordination of weekly and monthly KPIs

Liaison with external auditors, banks and tax authorities on an as and when required basis

Ensure that Balance Sheet assets and liabilities are reconciled and properly understood

Assist the Finance Director in the review of commercial bids, capital expenditure and investment proposals

Review costs bases of all business lines to ensure effective purchasing and identify any potential costs savings

Ad-hoc tasks as and when required

Management:
Manage the businesss finance function including staff development
Identify areas for improvement within the businesses and implement solutions

The job will also include participation in reviews of processes, procedures and systems to continually improve the cash management of the business and collection and reporting of data.

Also included is the appraisal of capital investment be it the purchase of fixed assets or the acquisitions of businesses.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Comply with Integrated Management Systems – AIMS which encompasses objectives with regards to Quality, Health, Safety, Environment and People: meet agreed targets and standards at all times to reduce risk and achieve the Business Plan.

Responsible for the effective running and management of the Finance team within the Freight Management businesses ensuring adequate and quality staffing of the department and adherence to reporting timetables.

Performance Measure:
Detailed targets and objectives will be agreed and set each year in the PMS and actual performance will be measured against the achievement of these targets.


Qualifications/Experience:
Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant
Management Accounts experience
Oil industry experience
Specific Requirements /Competencies
Accuracy and ability to meet deadlines
Teamwork and co-operation
Innovation and initiative
Good communication skills
Strategic thinking
Customer orientation
Completer finisher
Able to cope under pressure
Flexible approach to working hours and duties
Able to prioritize
Safety and Quality focus

Location:
Houston, Texas, 77015

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All applicants must be authorized to work in the Unites States of America