Treasury Accountant

Harbour Energy
Role Purpose
To lead and deliver key Treasury Accounting projects, strengthen and manage Treasury Accounting processes and controls, and provide support across Treasury functions as the business continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety, Environment, and Compliance
- Always work safely and follow all relevant regulations and Harbour Energy’s safety procedures.
- Act in line with the company’s Ethics and Compliance policies. Complete all required compliance training.
Treasury Accounting & Projects
- Lead Treasury Accounting projects, such as system upgrades and framework development.
- Develop and maintain a strong control environment for Treasury Accounting processes.
- Take ownership of Treasury systems, including the interface between Treasury Management System (TMS) and SAP.
- Provide accounting support for financial instruments, including interest accruals, mark-to-market valuations, and debt restructures.
- Prepare hedge accounting documentation and perform effectiveness testing for FX, interest rate, and cross-currency swaps.
- Support the development and implementation of a robust hedging strategy.
- Contribute to credit risk modelling (e.g. Expected Credit Loss calculations).
- Manage intercompany Treasury balances and related loan documentation.
- Support Treasury aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and capital market transactions.
- Assist in regular group reporting, including note disclosures and reconciliations.
- Ensure Treasury Accounting standards and controls are understood and followed across the business.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors as required.
Key Projects May Include:
- Implementation of the Treasury Accounting module within TMS and SAP (project currently paused)
- Development of a hedge accounting and effectiveness testing framework
- Supporting tax and legal restructuring from a Treasury Accounting perspective
- Designing improved accounting processes and documentation
What You’ll Need
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- experience in Treasury Accounting, ideally with involvement in project or transformation work
- Experience working in or supporting upstream Exploration & Production (E&P) operations in the oil and gas sector
- Good understanding of accounting standards for financial instruments (e.g. IAS 32, IFRS 7/9), especially hedge accounting
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, and comfortable using Word and PowerPoint
- Effective communication and analytical skills
- Confidence in making decisions and meeting tight deadlines
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- High level of personal integrity and professionalism
Location
London