Accountant I

Our client, in the Oil & Gas Sector, is seeking to employ an Accountant I, on a temporary contract for one year and the salary range is $16,500 to $18,000.

Our client, in the Oil & Gas Sector, is seeking to employ an Accountant I, on a temporary contract for one year and the salary range is $16,500 to $18,000.

Location: Port of Spain.


JOB SUMMARY:

Provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, co-ordinate and support financial planning activities (Budgets, Forecasts and Scenario Sensitivities) for the Division and Joint Venture Stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships with Joint Venture Partners, International Accounting, Internal Audit, Legal and Operations departments and work collaboratively to support Business Planning.
• Assist in the preparation and reporting of monthly trial balances and financial statements.
• Evaluate the division’s financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts. Utilize variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Work collaboratively with other finance teams and business stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and deliver insights by understanding costs and value drivers.
• Preparation and presentation of management reports including analysis and commentary of monthly capital costs.
• Support the division’s contract planning strategies, financial due diligence and lease assessment review.
• Engage with internal, external and non-operator auditors, assisting with audit requests and responding to queries throughout the audits which run throughout the year.
• Prepare and evaluate the division’s effective tax rate for business planning by analyzing and computing Petroleum Profits Tax, Unemployment Levy, Green Fund Levy and deferred taxes.
• Support the business with ad hoc financial requests and queries.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• ACCA or CPA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Applications and relevant Accounting Packages
• Skilled in mathematical computation used in accounting
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a similar position. Industry experience will be an asset
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be highly organized
• Must apply careful attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be sensitive to time deadlines and ensure that work is accomplished in the timeframe required
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and perform work efficiently
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Working with stringent deadlines on a monthly basis
• Working outside of normal working hours to meet This may include 2-3 hours on a daily basis during the week of financial close as well as weekends when required
• Must be highly organized
• Must apply careful attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be sensitive to time deadlines and ensure that work is accomplished in the timeframe required
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and perform work efficiently
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills