Accountant - International

Job Summary

The Accountant - International supports accounting functions for Murphy's exploration and development operations outside of the US and Canada. This role builds strong SAP proficiency and works with Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) and Joint Operating Agreements (JOA).

Responsibilities

• Work on periodic expense reclass requests, primarily intercompany nature, from global exploration support functions
• Compile and analyze monthly cost/spending reports for Côte d'Ivoire and Mexico requirements
• Generate monthly intercompany invoices for audit documentation purposes
• Manage Mexico and Brazil invoice coding and approval processes
• Ensure timely payments
• Prepare non-operated joint interest bill journals
• Manage interactions with partners, vendors, and local accounting providers for Mexico and Brazil ventures
• Facilitate the cash call and cutback processes to partners
• Provide financial guidance on matters governed by PSC and Accounting Procedures
• Partner with Tax team and local accounting firms for accurate VAT refunds
• Evaluate VAT refund learnings for potential application to other countries
• Collaborate with Exploration Business Process group and record management vendor for improvements in international intercompany invoicing process
• Encourage automation opportunities and support special projects
• Work with partners on partner audits, government audits (costs, taxes, and local contents), and financial audits

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business analytics, or other relevant discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in accounting or finance
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and operate with appropriate urgency
• Aptitude to learn fast and work in ambiguous environments
• Solid communication, relationship building, and problem-solving skills
• Strong foundation in GAAP

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish, strongly preferred
• Worked preferably in cost, joint venture or international accounting
• Knowledge in IFRS and cash basis accounting
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion, Power BI, or Spotfire
• Proficiency in Portuguese