Finance Manager required for E&P company in West Africa.  Candidates must have previous experience of working in this region and have 3/5 years oil operator experience.  Candidates need not be Qualified, but must have good man management skills.  This is a resident position either married or single status.  Excellent package, accommodation and prospects.  An outstanding company to work for.

Providing timely analysis of anticipated total project costs in relation to authorised spend including impact of both current outstanding commitments and additional estimated costs. Responsible for month end close, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, accounts payable management, internal controls, legal compliance and general project administration.

Reporting to Corporate Controller in Houston and Project Director at Project Site.

Essential job functions:-

• Prepare monthly project financial reports, including analysis of significant budget variances
• Prepare cash flow forecasts for the project
• Provide project management with information required to make business decisions to minimise project costs
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations as required for the project
• Coordinate approvals of accounts payable invoices and maintain related documentation
• Administer and interpret vendor and joint venture contracts
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls
• Ensure compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
• Ensure compliance with local tax and legal requirements.
• Provide support for audits performed by public accountants, internal auditors, lenders, local governments and joint venture partners as reqd.
• Perform other accounting analysis as required.
• Perform other special projects as requested by project management
• Prepare customer invoices for recharges as required.

Budget Preparation & Analysis

• Assist in preparation of the project budget (authorisation for expenditure)
• Prepare requests for authorisation for anticipated spending in excess of authorised amount (Cost Trend Reports)

Administration

• Process payroll-related documents and review monthly payroll reports.
• Provide management with support regarding subcontracts and other vendor agreements, including risk management concerns
• Liaise with local banking and governmental agencies. Includes required local and external reporting and audits.
• Supervise administrative personnel at the project office

Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree in business, finance or accounting.
• Must have at least 5-7 years progressive professional experience within finance or accounting, including a minimum of 3 years experience performing financial analysis and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of US-GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and FCPA requirements
• Work experience in a drilling or oil service company is preferred.
• Work experience in an overseas position is preferred.
• Professional accounting qualification preferred.

Finance Manager, China. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified well travelled Accountant to join an expanding, successful multi-national oil service company. 

Candidates must have experience at a senior level, have proven mentoring skills, and the ability to commercially support the General Manager.  Negotiable salary with an excellent package on offer.

Management Accountant required for Global Oil Service company based in Abu Dhabi.

Reporting to Financial Director, this is an exceptional opportunity for a recently qualified accountant with 2/ 3 years industrial experience.

Excellent tax free salary, plus a host of benefits including accommodation, living allowance, car allowance etc.