Finance Analyst

Job Overview:

The Finance Analyst is responsible for managing day to day finance and accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards and local statutory requirements and the integrity of financial records. 

The role supports forecasting, financial analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management, audit coordination, and internal controls, while partnering with business leaders to provide insights that support informed decision making and business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide financial analysis and decision support to the Area Controller and Country Manager, delivering insights on business performance, financial risks, opportunities and key operational drivers to support decision making.

• Coordinate and prepare year-end financial statements, serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors to ensure a smooth statutory audit process and timely/ accurate filings.

• Monitor key financial controls and compliance with company policies, identify control weaknesses and communicate improvement opportunities, and support the implementation of corrective actions to strengthen the control environment.

• Perform detailed reviews of balance sheet reconciliation, investigate and track aged or unresolved items and ensure timely closure and maintenance of balance sheet accuracy and integrity.

• Perform financial analysis of actual results versus forecast, identify trends and variances and recommend improvement actions to support achievement of business and financial objectives.

• Review and authorize monthly payroll processing, ensuring all employee payments are accurate and that statutory deductions, taxes, and regulatory obligations are calculated, reported, and remitted within prescribed deadlines.

• Review and approve payments, ensuring all bank transactions are properly authorized, supported and processed in compliance with company policies, banking agreements and internal control requirements.

• Ensure effective cash management and the preparation of accurate cash flow forecasts to support operational and business needs.

• Know and understand Weatherford Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
• Provide support, guidance, and education to Country Support Leads/Operations managers
• Any other finance functions as and when required.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related qualification from college or university.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a multinational environment and Oil & Gas or Mining Industry.
• Previous US GAAP reporting experience is advantageous.
• Good IT knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to motivate subordinates and team.
• Ability to relate to and work with operations and management.
• Exercise initiative to improve accounting routines and financial reporting.
• English and Portuguese language proficiency (verbal and written).

About Us:

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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