Michelle Russell Contact Details07464 393760/ 01330 811710michellerussell2015@yahoo.co.uk

Personal ProfileAccounting professional with proven expertise in the oil and gas industry with both operator andservice companies. HNC in Accounting and qualified by experience in budgets, forecasting, VAT,profit and loss, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, journals, client billing and credit control.Proficient in the use of a wide range of accounting and banking software. Driven to achieving deadlines with a focus on continuous improvement and accuracy with the ability to interact and maintain strong working relationships across the business. Available from December 2015 due to redundancy.

Employment History

Northern Offshore LtdRig Accountant September 2013 – November 2015

Review rig drilling contracts for all relevant invoicing & back charge contractual terms Prepare client billings for day rates, catering, overtime, rentals and back charges Review monthly rig headcount and utilization Month end journals and accruals Review balance sheet accounts monthly and prepare reconciliations Prepare bank reconciliations for all Aberdeen managed bank accounts Review shore based department invoices Review all intercompany balances and prepare reconciliations Review rig actual v budget & actual v forecast variance reports Forecasting, Capex /Major Expense - reporting to Houston AFE administration P & L Analysis, variance reports Authorise Bacs/Swift payments Credit control, weekly receivables report Prepare UK VAT returns quarterly Prepare annual budgets with Rig and Operations Managers Assist Senior Finance Manager Annual Audit assistance Aberdeen and Houston

Advanced Coating Initiative Ltd Finance & Administration Manager July 2011 – September 2013

Preparation of Management Accounts Month End Accounting Process (Bank Reconciliations/Statements/Stock/Payroll/Pensions) Monthly Reporting (Finance Activity/Sales/HR/HSE/Production) Project Analysis: Capex, Variance analysis Vat Return / EC Sales Return/ Imports & Exports Credit Control Payroll Administration, HR Files, Annual Leave Bacs/Swift/Cheque payments Supervision of Administration Staff / Sales & Purchase Ledger Processing Credit Card Statements and Employee Expenses Finance/Admin Support and Training for Dubai facility Facilities & Utility Management / Site Plan Attend and minute Management & HSE Meetings PA to Managing Director (Travel, Diary, Events, Minutes etc.) Assist Managing Director/ Group Financial Director/ Operations Director/Accountant Liaison with Customers, Suppliers, Bank, Lawyers, Accountant, IT, Head Office, HMRC.

Momentum Care

Lead Care Contracts Administrator January 2008 – July 2011

To provide positive, professional administrative guidance and instruction to all administrators within the organisation. To ensure all site offices work with approved templates and the smooth running of national administration tasks across the UK. PA to UK Regional Manager.Lead Administrator for 7 UK offices, supervising admin staff in all locations.

Banchory Academy - Clerical Assistant August 2007 – December 2007

Castle hill Housing Association - Corporate Services Admin Assistant October 2006 – 31 May 2007

Relocated to Spain October 2000 and held various accounting/office roles until 2006

I.A. Sun-Spain, Torrevieja (Alicante) 2005 Office Manager (1 Year)

Re Sale Spain, Torrevieja Alicante 2004 Rentals Manager (6mths)

Holiday Property Bond/La Agencia Lanzarote 2003 - 2004Accountant / Secretary / Receptionist (18 months)

Lanzarote Beach Club Lanzarote 2002Personal Secretary for Manager of Telesales & Marketing (6mths)

EXXON\MOBIL February 1987 – June 2000

Joint Venture Accountant 1996 – 2000 Non-Operated & Operated VenturesAnalysis, payment/input of invoices and billing statements, balance sheet w/cap reconciliations.Preparation of joint venture operated invoices, cash statements and billings.Reconciliation of partner accounts. Liaison with external partners.

Accountant General Accounting Dept. 1991 – 1996CitibankResponsibility for 16 Joint Venture Bank Accounts held with Citibank.Processing transactions from daily bank statement reports, electronic payments/transfers. Reconciliation of interest accounts and payments/receipts to/from Joint Venture Partners Checking cash management invoices, reconciliation of bank and suspense accounts.

Bank of AmericaCash forecasting, electronic payments via microwire, cheque deposits.

LeasesResponsibility for all admin relating to 5 major leased assets held with finance company.Updating new interest rates quarterly, processing invoices/credit notes.Issuing payments/refunds to/from JV partners, monthly reporting.

Audit Co-ordinationAll aspects of audit co-ordination relating to incoming partner audits. Reporting to SMT. Project Accounting Dept.1990 -1991 Accounts Payable Dept. 1987 – 1990

Qualifications

HNC- AccountingQuantitative Methods (Merit Award)Financial Accounting StatementsManagement Accounting SystemsBusiness LawOrganisation and Management Theories

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers 2008Level 1 Basic Book-keepingLevel 2 Computerised Book-keepingSage Line 50 Financial Controller (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)

Training CoursesBasic Drilling Awareness 2014Basic Petroleum EconomicsFoundations in Business AwarenessFinancial Management & Accounting for the Oil & Gas IndustryIOSH – Managing SafelyInternal Management Accounts

Languages 2000 - 2001Studied 1 year course at private school in Madrid - fluent speaker with intermediate written skills

IT Skills Navision (SUN)Banking: Nordea/Bank of America/Citibank/Lloyds/Bank of Scotland Star CPSCitrix Sage Line 50SAP R3, SAP R2, (Key User)Windows 7, XP, MS Office Care Manager 3, Carefree (Key User)Candidate Manager

Banchory Academy - O Grade Examinations 5

Hobbies/Interests Swimming, Reading, Walking, Music, Cultures and Languages

ReferencesAvailable on request