Our client, an emerging Oil & Gas company based in Switzerland, is looking to appoint a Finance professional to join their dedicated team.

This pivotal role requires a 10 years + post qualified Accountant with a strong Audit & Compliance background.  Experience within an E&P company would be hugely beneficial, however a proven track record, ability to demonstrate relevant experience and deliver company objectives are essential.

Fantastic location, package and prospects will be offered in return for results.  Outstanding opportunity.  For details and a confidential chat, please send your CV and contact gus.porter@aaajobs.co.uk.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join one of AAA’s Blue Chip clients based in Switzerland.  Rarely do vacancies arise that offer everything, but this one does.  Fantastic location, outstanding company, career opportunity and a position that offers challenge and great reward.  Leading an international finance team, this key role will form part of the senior management team of an emerging Oil & Gas market leader.

Candidates must have a minimum 15 years post qualified experience in the oil & gas industry; experience in an E&P company would be preferred.  Possessing strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, flair for strategy and an eye for detail, candidates must demonstrate success in their CV and ambition to succeed in such a pivotal role.

If this unique opportunity is what your career requires, then please send your CV in confidence to Gus Porter, MD - gus.porter@aaajobs.co.uk.  An outstanding remuneration package will be offered, befitting this key appointment.

Finance Controller (Houston)

Are you 2 – 4 years post-qualified? Looking for an International Opportunity? Want to work in Houston, Texas?

We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Finance professional to join a successful Oil and Gas organisation.  Responsible for the management and leadership of all the financial reporting.  Managing a small team of accounting staff and providing full support to the management of the company.

A truly wonderful chance to get your International career started.

Excellent package.

We are currently recruiting for an IFRS specialist to join one of the most progressive and forward thinking operators in the North East. Due to substantial growth within this company, they are keen to secure a Qualified Accountant who is looking for the opportunity to really add value. This company takes pride in providing their employees with a working environment that is second to none. An extremely attractive benefits package will be on offer to the successful candidate.

Our client, a leading oil and gas service company, is looking to recruit an experienced finance professional for their operation in Stavanger.  Candidates should be qualified with strong technical skills.  They will also be required to lead and develop a small team of accounting staff.  Candidates should have a minimum of five years post-qualified experience.   Previous experience of working in Norway would be highly advantageous.  Excellent remuneration package.

Our client an oil and gas service market leader have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced finance professional. Based in Singapore but with responsibility for the Asian Pacific region this role offers challenge and reward. Reporting to local Senior Director and leading a dedicated finance team you will shape the future of the finance team in this area. Candidates must have a minimum of ten years experience in international finance and preference will be given to candidates with experience of working in that area.

We are currently recruiting for a fantastic opportunity based in Geneva. Our client have a requirement for a Senior JV Accountant to help facilitate the growth of this outstanding company. The successful candidate will have vast experience of working in JV's internationally and have the flexibility to travel. This is a staff position with an excellent salary and benefits package on offer.

We have a fantastic opportunity to work with a market leading oil service organisation in Latin America. The role will oversee all financial activities in the area including IFRS, USGAAP and FCPA. Systems experience with Oracle would be a plus. You must be qualified, have experience working in Mexico, speak fluent Spanish and be willing to live in Mexico City. This is a resident role with an excellent remuneration package.

Our client, a market leader in the global energy industry requires an experiences FM to support the growth of their Kazakhstan business. Based in Atyrau you will be responsible for the ongoing support, supervision and leadership of the Account and Finance team. Experience of project accounting and JV relationships will be necessary to manage the function effectively. International experience essential, ideally working in Kazakhstan at the moment however other countries will be considered seriously. Outstanding package.

An opportunity has arisen to be based in Denmark on a contract for a period of 5 months. Our client has a requirement for a Drilling/ Operations Accountant. The successful candidate will have experience within an E&P company and will be willing to re-locate to Denmark for the duration of the assignment.

Duties of the role are:

· Prepare, manage and maintain the daily well cost and final well cost forecast models
· Ensure well costs are accurately allocated to relevant well
· Maintain contracts and commitments register, monitor spend by contract and report accordingly
· Manage the accounts payables process
- Review and verify all drilling related invoices
- Interface with logistics, drilling engineering and operations team to obtain approvals
- Interface with suppliers regarding problems and errors
- Set up vendor payments
· Prepare all end of well material reconciliations, investigate and resolve anomalies.
· Prepare the end of well joint venture audit files
· Prepare detailed liquidity forecasts and interface with London accordingly

An attractive rate of pay will be on offer to the successful candidate.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the worlds leading Oil & Gas operators. They have a requirement for an experienced finance professional to join them as a Financial Controller. The successful candidate will have extensive experience within the Oil amp; Gas industry and be qualified ACCA, ICAS or CIMA. You will also be required to have knowledge and experience in JV Accounting.

The key duties are:
General Finance responsibilities:
Record, report and forecast project transactions timely with integrity and transparency
Deliver robust Management information, data and processes to support delivery of project performance
Ensure effective systems of financial controls and provide efficient accounting services
Manage Accounting, reporting and control risks arising from a project with multiple sites

Project Controller Responsibilities:
Set up, maintain and operate a robust and timely process for accurate input into Monthly Performance Reporting, quarterly financial re-forecasting and input into long term planning.
Ensure that Projects Leadership Team receives monthly financial reports to track capex and cash flow on the project.
Ensure project financial structures are in place including alignment of cost codes and Work Breakdown structures.
Support business managers amp; finance project leads in working with Joint Venture (JV) partners. Ensure appropriate action is taken to resolve JV audit issues and other financial audits.
Monitor delivery of a high quality accounting service to the project.
Ensure that demonstrable internal controls are in place to ensure financial compliance with existing policies.
Identify Financial Risks and Opportunities, ensuring risks are mitigated amp; financial performance is optimised

An opportunity has arisen to join a locally owned, international client. Due to continual growth and progression they have a requirement for an Analyst to join their already established team. The ideal candidate will be ACCA, CA or ICAS qualified, have strong IT skills and have the capabilities to work to tight deadlines.

Duties of the role are:

· Provide timely and accurate monthly management reporting information to other Divisions.
· Identify and investigate variances.
· Provide accurate and timely information to Group Management Accountant and other members of the Finance team.
· Ensure integrity and quality of data on all reports prior to distribution.
· Run reports to analyse foreign exchange exposure.
· Support EMEA accountant and Group management accountant in development of country reporting.
· Support ad hoc analysis.
· Identify and implement efficiencies in reports and daily workflow.

If you are determined, driven and ambitious and are keen to find out more, please contact Paul Black on 01224 259441 or paul.black@aaajobs.co.uk for further details.

The Role:

Our international client has an urgent requirement for an Accounts Payable Assistant on a on-going contract with a great chance of going permanent. Oracle experience is essential.

With a start ASAP.

Duties are to include, but not restricted to:

* Under limited supervision, performs a variety of tasks within the accounts payable such as the preparation, paying and issuing of invoices and reconciling to the general ledger;

* May provide training to lower level employees;

* Handles special projects, as assigned.


Experience and Qualifications:

· Previous accounts payable experience preferred

· Oracle experience essential

· The successful candidate will have good interpersonal and communication skills.

· You will be self-motivated, flexible and able to meet tight deadlines.

· You will be IT competent and have experience of working with financial systems.

· Experience of working within a similar type of role and /or within a high volume environment is desirable.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join one of Aberdeen's most forward thinking progressive companies. This locally owned company have defied economic conditions by continuing to grow and expand. Reporting directly to the CFO you will have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of the finance function.

The successful candidate will be Qualified or QBE and have EXTENSIVE experience in Hyrdrocarbon Accounting.

The duties are:

Management Accounting
· Reconcile all nominal codes on a monthly basis.
· Preparation and presentation of the management accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis in line with the reporting timetable.
· Adhere to financial management systems, ensuring compliance with internal controls in place.
· Ensure all joint venture billings and invoices are processed in a timely manner and fully assessed against budgeted expenditure, securing internal approval where required.
· Management of internal and external budgets and cashflows, updating where deemed necessary.

Hydrocarbon Accounting
· Perform monthly reconciliation of Oil amp; Gas sales vs. reported platform productions. Confirm tariff charges are in line with tariff rates and barrels produced
· Manage company over/underlift position and ensure company is maximising sales of available commodities
· Assess invoices from Oil and Gas buyers to ensure oil and gas realisations and any associated charges are in line with expectation
· Ensure sales invoices raised in a timely manner for relevant fields.

Working Capital Management
· Ensure joint venture billings and invoices are paid in line with stated payment terms.
· Manage the supplier payment cycle to maximise company cashflows.
· Ensure all sales invoices are issued timeously, and that they are paid in line with agreed payment terms.
· Monitor the cashflow position and highlight any potential issues to the CFO.

Payroll
· Processing of monthly payroll for all group companies.
· Processing of all year-end payroll reporting requirements (including P35, P11d and P60's).
· Liaising with the necessary service providers to administer the life assurance scheme and the pension scheme.
· Administer the childcare vouchers salary sacrifice scheme.
· Ensure that all payments to HMRC are made within the appropriate deadlines.
· Keep updated on all applicable payroll legislation, ensuring that annual updates are reflected in the payroll process.

Corporate On-line Banking
· Assist with the administration of the on-line banking system.
· Set up payments within the on-line banking system.

Our Client, a hugely respected Oil and Gas operator have a requirement for a Business Analyst to join them on a 6 month contract basis. The successful candidate will be qualified ICAS, ACCA or CIMA and have vast experience within a similar role.

Duties are:

· Providing a proactive comprehensive business analysis service to the Asset Area,
· Identifying amp; developing potential business improvement opportunities,
· Supplying key business information to management and inputs to economic analysis for decision making and performance measurement.
· Accountable for all financial services provided to the Asset Area ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures, Partner JOA and statutory requirements.
· Focal point and provider of all financial inputs for the assets in the Asset Area, including actuals, short term and long term forecasts and Outlooks.
· Liaise with commercial staff, Partner Finance contacts and other in house functional support groups on strategy, planning, financial, economic analysis and taxation issues and provides appropriate guidance to Asset Area management.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Corporate Tax team for one of the countries leading firms. Our client has a requirement for a Corporate Tax Manager to join an already outstanding team.

Duties for the position are:

· Controls workflow of self and subordinates, highlights issues with delivery and ensures partners/managers and subordinates are kept informed as appropriate.
· Monitors WIP to ensure work is carried out on budget, highlighting issues at an early stage, proposes fees on a timely basis for partner approval, agrees fees with client, pursues debtors as appropriate
· Supports office policies and procedures and ensures they are adhered to
· Works flexibility to manage workload and ensures delivery to the clients' satisfaction

· Liaises with other departments to agree timescales and plan performance of work; acts to ensure delivery by agreed deadline to other departments and to clients
· Instructs and supervises compliance and advisory work to be undertaken by subordinates, reviews work and clears review points for partner approval, with limited guidance
· Undertakes detailed technical research of an advanced nature on an ad-hoc basis and delivers this clearly at client meetings or in written form, having due regard for risk, with limited guidance
· Liaises with external advisors as appropriate to deliver advice regarding international tax queries, with limited guidance
· Manages and controls responses to HMRC enquiries for allocated clients, with limited guidance

· Delegates work effectively to subordinates and monitors progress of their work; assumes responsibility for work subordinates undertake
· Viewed as a role model for subordinates
· Coaches and supports subordinates in their development by identifying training needs and addressing these needs
· Reviews timesheets as appropriate to ensure accurate recording of time costs and monitors use of time spent by subordinates, addressing any issues as they arise.
· Inputs to staff performance appraisals, provides honest and useful feedback on allocated peers and more junior staff, but also deals with staff performance issues as they arise.
· Carries out appraisals for allocated staff, deals with matters arising from appraisals and supports subordinates in preparing and achieving their Personal Development Plan objectives


Candidates MUST be qualified and have experience of working within Corporate Tax. A background with Big 4 is desirable but not essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that prides itself in progressing and developing their people and offering a truly unique working experience.

Accountant. Our client, one of the oil industry's great local success stories are offering an outstanding new opportunity to join their finance team. Supervising a small team and reporting to the Finance Manager, this diverse and challenging role offers much. Central location and superb working conditions. Salary circa £52,000.

For further details and a confidential chat call Gus Porter on 01224 259409 or email gus.porter@aaajobs.co.uk