Senior Petroleum Accountant

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Hybrid work model

CPA certification support

Continuing education

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Senior Petroleum Accountant to join our finance team. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, focusing on upstream oil and gas accounting, including exploration and production costs, JIBs, and revenue allocation.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of petroleum accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with SAP/Oracle.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum 5 years of petroleum accounting experience, preferably in upstream operations.
• Strong knowledge of joint venture accounting, revenue allocation and cost accounting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and industry software.

Responsabilidades

• Manage accounting for oil and gas assets including exploration, development and production costs.
• Prepare and review Joint Interest Billings (JIBs) and owner statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform revenue accounting, including royalty payments and working interest allocations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports for the oil and gas industry.
• Ensure compliance with industry accounting standards (e.g., ASC 932) and internal policies.
• Support audits related to petroleum accounting.

Conocimientos

Upstream accounting

Joint venture accounting

Revenue allocation

ERP SAP/Oracle

Analytical skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Petroleum Accountant to join their finance team in Nelspruit. This hybrid role requires a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, focusing on managing the financial aspects of oil and gas operations. You will be responsible for accounting for exploration and production expenditures, joint venture billing, revenue recognition, and financial reporting specific to the industry. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of upstream accounting principles and practices, coupled with excellent analytical and system skills. This is a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the company's assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting for oil and gas assets, including exploration, development, and production costs.
• Prepare and review joint interest billings (JIBs) and owner statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Perform revenue accounting, including processing of royalty payments and working interest allocations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports tailored to the oil and gas industry.
• Ensure compliance with industry accounting standards (e.g., ASC 932) and internal policies.
• Support internal and external audits related to petroleum accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in petroleum accounting, preferably within the upstream sector.
• Strong knowledge of joint venture accounting, revenue allocation, and cost accounting principles.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Experience with industry-specific accounting software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonus.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Support for professional certifications (e.g., CPA) and continuing education.
• Opportunity to work within a key economic center and contribute to the energy sector.