ACCOUNTANT is required by our Client, an Oil and Gas Operator, to be assigned on a Contract basis, located in Algeria.

ROTATION 28 Days On x 28 Days Off

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares OPEX, G&A & CAPEX reports for managers and develops new ones (Budget analysis).
• Monthly variance and forecasting.
• Year End, quarter end and month end duties.
• Participates in internal and external audits.
• Maintain audit recommendation implementation logs and periodic status presentations.
• Linking Field AFE's to budget cost centres lines (monthly).
• Implementing new projects to streamline budget reports to partners.
• Identifying areas for automations within Budget and Other Finance Departments.
• Analysing time-writing reports.
• Ad Hoc projects.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business or a very closely related discipline)
• Must be at least part qualified accountant – ideally fully qualified.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience including a minimum of 5 years of relevant tax and or accounting experience, preferably with familiarity with existing Algerian (or similar, such as French) regulations and IFRS
• Prior Upstream oil and gas working experience with firm Joint Interest Billing and cash call understanding
• Prior knowledge and use of SAP FI, CO and JVA module preferred
• English language skills are essential, knowledge of French and/or Arabic is a plus.
• Good knowledge and prior experience of using Essbase and Oracle Financials
• Understanding of US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act & UK Bribery Act is a plus (not essential).
• Must have experience of dealing with highly confidential data.