Chief Accountant

UCC Holding; Doha; On-site; QAR 437,000 - 619,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Energy seeks an experienced Accountant with hands-on upstream oil & gas and JV accounting expertise to support operated and non-operated assets. The role covers partner accounting, cash calls, billing, cost recovery and financial reporting.

You will manage JV accounting (JVA/JIB), prepare cash calls, reconcile JV accounts, and assist month-end close. A strong background in AFE costs, JOA/PSC accounting, and ERP/SAP is essential, with professional English and Doha, Qatar presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience.
• Experience in oil & gas operator and/or complex JV environment.
• Knowledge of JOA/PSC, JVA/JIB, cash calls, partner billing, AFEs and JV accounting.
• Experience across the upstream E&P lifecycle.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CPA/CMA) completed or in progress.
• Strong ERP and Excel skills; SAP/JVA experience is an advantage.
• Professional English proficiency and Doha, Qatar based availability.

Responsibilities

• Manage JV accounting (JVA/JIB) for operated and non-operated oil & gas assets.
• Prepare and reconcile cash calls, partner billings and JV accounts.
• Support monthly close and upstream accounting activities.
• Handle AFE accounting, exploration & evaluation costs, DD&A, impairment and decommissioning provisions.
• Support JOA/PSC accounting, including cost recovery, cost/profit oil, royalties and partner entitlements.
• Reconcile partner accounts and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Support JV audits and ensure audit-ready financial records.
• Maintain accurate accounting data within ERP/SAP systems.

Skills

JV accounting

Cash calls & billing

Upstream E&P lifecycle

ERP / SAP

Excel

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related

ACCA/ACA/CPA/CMA (in progress or completed)

Tools

SAP/JVA experience

Job description

Accountant – Oil & Gas / JV Accounting

Location: Doha, Qatar

Role Overview

UCC Energy is looking for an experienced Accountant with strong hands-on experience in upstream oil & gas accounting and Joint Venture (JV) accounting. The role will support operated and non-operated assets, partner accounting, cash calls, billing, cost recovery and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage JV accounting (JVA/JIB) for operated and non-operated oil & gas assets.
• Prepare and reconcile cash calls, partner billings and JV accounts.
• Support monthly close and upstream accounting activities.
• Handle AFE accounting, exploration & evaluation costs, DD&A, impairment and decommissioning provisions.
• Support JOA/PSC accounting, including cost recovery, cost/profit oil, royalties and partner entitlements.
• Reconcile partner accounts and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Support JV audits and ensure accurate, audit-ready financial records.
• Maintain accurate accounting data within ERP/SAP systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience.
• Strong recent hands-on experience within an oil & gas operator and/or complex JV environment.
• Good knowledge of JOA/PSC, JVA/JIB, cash calls, partner billing, AFEs and JV accounting.
• Experience across the upstream E&P lifecycle.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA or CMA, completed or in progress.
• Strong ERP and Excel skills; SAP/SAP JVA experience is an advantage.
• Professional English and willingness to be based in Doha, Qatar.

Candidates with strong upstream oil & gas operator/JV accounting experience are encouraged to apply.