Chief Accountant

UCC Holding; Doha; On-site; QAR 216,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding is seeking a Chief Accountant to manage upstream operator and joint-venture accounting for operated and non-operated oil and gas assets. You will ensure accurate partner accounting, cash calls, billings, reconciliations, cost recovery support and audit-ready records.

Responsibilities include handling JVA/JIB accounting, preparing cash calls and partner billing, and supporting month-end close with E&E, DD&A and hydrocarbon revenue.

Qualifications

• Oil & Gas operations and/or Joint Venture experience is mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification or actively progressing (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CMA).
• Around 7+ years of finance/accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in oil and gas operator or complex JV environment.
• Experience with JVA/JIB, JOAs/PSCs, cash calls, AFEs, partner billing and JV audits.
• Advanced ERP and Excel skills; SAP/JVA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle JVA/JIB accounting, partner balances, allocations and reconciliations.
• Prepare and reconcile cash calls, partner billings and statements.
• Support upstream month-end close, including E&E accounting, DD&A, impairment, hydrocarbon revenue and decommissioning.
• Apply JOA/PSC terms for cost recovery, entitlement, royalties and government take.
• Support AFE accounting, farm-ins/farm-outs, JV audits and partner-related financial assurance.
• Maintain accurate asset, venture and partner master data and improve finance processes.

Skills

JV accounting

Oil & Gas ops

ERP experience

Excel

SAP/JVA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CMA)

Tools

SAP/JVA

Job description

The Chief Accountant will manage upstream operator and joint-venture accounting for operated and non-operated oil and gas assets. The role ensures accurate partner accounting, cash calls, billings, reconciliations, cost recovery support and audit-ready financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle JVA/JIB accounting, partner balances, allocations and reconciliations.
• Prepare and reconcile cash calls, partner billings and statements.
• Support upstream month-end close, including E&E accounting, DD&A, impairment, hydrocarbon revenue and decommissioning.
• Apply JOA/PSC terms for cost recovery, entitlement, royalties and government take.
• Support AFE accounting, farm-ins/farm-outs, JV audits and partner-related financial assurance.
• Maintain accurate asset, venture and partner master data and improve finance processes.

Candidate Requirements

• Oil & Gas operations and/or Joint Venture experience, preferably from the operator/owner’s perspective rather than the contractor’s side, is mandatory for all roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification or actively progressing, such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or CMA.
• Around 7+ years of finance/accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in oil and gas operator or complex JV environment.
• Experience with JVA/JIB, JOAs/PSCs, cash calls, AFEs, partner billing and JV audits.
• Advanced ERP and Excel skills; SAP/JVA experience is preferred.
• Professional English and willingness to work in Doha with occasional travel