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The Chief Accountant will manage upstream operator and joint-venture accounting for oil and gas assets, ensuring accurate partner accounting, cash calls, billings, reconciliations, cost recovery support, and audit-ready financial records. Key responsibilities include handling JVA/JIB accounting, preparing and reconciling cash calls and partner billings, supporting month-end close, applying JOA/PSC terms, and maintaining accurate asset and venture data.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a minimum of 7 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably from an operator/owner's perspective in an oil and gas or complex JV environment. Professional accounting qualifications like ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA are preferred. Proficiency in JVA/JIB, JOAs/PSCs, cash calls, AFEs, partner billing, JV audits, advanced ERP, and Excel is required. The role is based in Doha, Qatar, with occasional travel.
Requirements
The Chief Accountant must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, and around 7+ years of finance/accounting experience, with a mandatory strong hands-on experience in oil and gas operations and/or Joint Venture accounting. Professional accounting qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA are preferred. Experience with JVA/JIB, JOAs/PSCs, cash calls, AFEs, partner billing, and JV audits is essential, along with advanced ERP and Excel skills.
Description
Role SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesHandle 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 RequirementsOil & 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