Lead Accounting Analyst (Financial Reporting Analyst)

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities :

• Consolidate financial data including from the Company, subsidiaries, and joint venture entities.
• Create financial statement review, analysis, and preparation.
• Research accounting literature to address current issues involving accounting and financial reporting.
• Perform analysis, make recommendations, and prepare responses on consolidation matters.
• Prepare confidential and technical financial reports and forecasts.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide full support for audit/review of consolidated financial statements.
• Provide financial expertise to subsidiaries, joint ventures, or within the Company.
• Provide Joint Venture, M&A integration support from a financial statement perspective.
• Provide ad hoc financial expertise as required.

Requirements :

• As the successful candidate, you will Hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a degree in a related field.
• A graduate degree is also desirable, as well as any relevant advanced professional competencies evidenced by professional certifications such as a CPA, CA, ACCA, or CMA. Accounting-focused professional licenses and/or other forms of continuing professional education is required.
• A minimum of ten years of relevant experience is required in relevant industries, which may include experience in financial statement consolidation, financial analysis, financial statement preparation, accounting research, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, process/change management, and strategy/management consulting.
• Specific operational experience in energy related activities, infrastructure, utilities (public and/or private), joint ventures and subsidiaries, government sector, non-profits, and public administration would be desirable. Specific corporate business integration experience would also be desirable (startup experience and related activities).
• You will have extensive knowledge of accounting policies and procedures established pursuant to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as well as a strong understanding of the content of financial statements prepared within the IFRS framework.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting policies and procedures in the oil and gas industry and the ability to conduct research on an IFRS or our client accounting or financial reporting matter is preferred.
• You will be able to prepare preliminary findings, analyze alternative approaches, and recommend a preferred action for our client.
• You will have demonstrated the capability to make presentations or lead meetings, including at the executive level. Leadership skills are desirable.
• Proficiency in both oral and written English is required. SAP or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience is highly desirable.