Accountant - International

Murphy Oil Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Murphy Oil Corporation in Houston seeks an Accountant - International to support accounting for exploration and development operations outside the US and Canada, focusing on SAP proficiency and PSC/JOA knowledge.

Based in our Houston office with remote work two days per week, the role offers opportunities to work on partner audits, cross-functional process improvements, and international country entries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business analytics, or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' work experience in accounting or finance.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and operate with appropriate urgency.
• Aptitude to learn fast and work in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting functions for Murphy's exploration and development operations outside of the US and Canada.
• Build strong SAP proficiency and work with PSCs and JOAs.
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for Mexico and Brazil assets; assist with Côte d'Ivoire business development.
• Collaborate on partner audits, cross-functional process improvements, and country-entry configurations.

Skills

Intercompany accounting

GAAP knowledge

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Power BI

Spotfire

Job description

At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Job Summary

The Accountant - International will support accounting functions for Murphy's exploration and development operations outside of the US and Canada. This role will build strong SAP proficiency and work experience with Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) and Joint Operating Agreements (JOA). The position serves as the primary accounting contact for our Mexico and Brazil assets and will assist in the developing Côte d'Ivoire business. This role provides opportunities to work on partner audits, cross-functional collaborations on process efficiencies, and accounting configurations for new country entries. The position reports to the Senior Manager, International Accounting, within Murphy's Operations Accounting organization.

This role is based in our Houston Corporate office with remote work available (2) days a week as business needs allow. May offer rare travel opportunities.

Responsibilities

Technical Accounting

• Work on periodic expense reclass requests, primarily intercompany nature, from global exploration support functions
• Compile and analyze monthly cost/spending reports for Côte d'Ivoire and Mexico requirements
• Generate monthly intercompany invoices for audit documentation purposes
• Perform multi-currency bank reconciliations
• Manage Mexico and Brazil invoice coding and approval processes. Ensure timely payments
• Prepare non-operated joint interest bill journals

Partner, Vendor & Stakeholder Relations

• Manage interactions with partners, vendors, and local accounting providers for Mexico and Brazil ventures
• Facilitate the cash call and cutback processes to partners
• Provide financial guidance on matters that should be governed by Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) and the Accounting Procedures within
• Support partner audits, government audits (costs, taxes, and local contents), and financial audits as allowed by the terms of applicable contracts and laws

Cross Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Work with Tax team, and Mexico local accounting firms to ensure accurate refiling for VAT refunds. Evaluate VAT refund learnings that could be applied to other countries
• Collaborate with Exploration Business Process group and record management vendor to find improvements in the international intercompany invoicing process
• Encourage to consider automation opportunities and support special projects assigned by the manager

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business analytics, or other relevant discipline
• Minimum of 5 years' work experience in accounting or finance
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and operate with appropriate urgency
• Aptitude to learn fast and work in ambiguous environments
• Solid communication, relationship building, and problem-solving skills
• Strong foundation in GAAP

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed primarily in a controlled indoor environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous or extreme elements. Some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish, strongly preferred
• Worked preferably in cost, joint venture or international accounting
• Knowledge in IFRS and cash basis accounting
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion, Power BI, or Spotfire
• Portuguese

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PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

• Respect people, safety, environment and the law
• Follow through on commitments
• Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

• Offer solution
• Step up and lead
• Don't settle for "good enough"
• Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

• Show resilience
• Lean into challenges
• Support each other
• Consider the implications

Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.

For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.

Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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