Staff Accountant - International

Responsibilities

• Operational & Technical Accounting Lead, implement, and refine accounting processes and internal controls to support international upstream operations
• Apply well life cycle accounting knowledge from exploration and appraisal through development, production, and asset retirement
• Prepare corporate accounting entries, including accruals, allocations, FX translation, intercompany transactions, journal reclassifications, and consolidation support
• Perform multi-currency bank reconciliations and related journal entries
• Prepare documentation for internal and external finance audits, including audit evidence, inquiry responses, and ensuring adherence to SOX and internal control compliance
• Manage interactions with partners, vendors, and local accounting providers
• Support partner audits, government audits (costs, taxes, and local contents), and finance audits as allowed by the terms of JV operations and applicable laws
• Provide financial support for overseas assets governed by Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) and Work Program and Budgets (WB&P)
• Cross Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement
• Work closely with operations, treasury, commercial, tax, legal, and international asset teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Identify and drive improvements in accounting workflows, reporting efficiency, and internal controls
• Steward financial reporting and provide variance analysis vs internal budgets and forecasts
• Apply strong analytical and decision-making skills to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving project requirements
• Cook up and support special projects assigned by the manager

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business analytics, or other relevant discipline
• Minimum of 15 years’ work experience, preferably in E&P oil and gas
• Highly self-sufficient with the ability to take initiative and operate independently
• Strong decision-making ability in fast-paced or ambiguous environments
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and problem-solving skills
• Strong foundation in GAAP, IFRS, and cash basis accounting, including multi-currency bank reconciliation best practices
• The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions
• Work is performed primarily in a controlled indoor environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous or extreme elements
• Some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office