CHIEF ACCOUNTANT @ HR WORLD LIMITED
HR World Limited is seeking a highly qualified Chief Accountant to join their client in the Oil and Gas industry. This pivotal role involves overseeing all financial and management accounting activities to ensure strict compliance with IFRS standards. The successful candidate will lead the accounting team, managing everything from general ledger entries to complex financial reporting and tax compliance while ensuring all transactions are properly supported by the necessary documentation.
Key responsibilities include monitoring cost centers, reviewing bank reconciliations, managing fixed assets, and approving major financial transactions such as payroll and capital expenditures. The Chief Accountant will also be responsible for preparing annual financial statements, coordinating audits, and managing treasury functions including cash flow forecasting. This role requires a strategic thinker who can provide insightful variance analysis and implement robust internal controls to mitigate financial risks across the organization's profit centers.
Key responsibilities include monitoring cost centers, reviewing bank reconciliations, managing fixed assets, and approving major financial transactions such as payroll and capital expenditures. The Chief Accountant will also be responsible for preparing annual financial statements, coordinating audits, and managing treasury functions including cash flow forecasting. This role requires a strategic thinker who can provide insightful variance analysis and implement robust internal controls to mitigate financial risks across the organization's profit centers.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is required.
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in accounting or tax, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, IAS, and international financial reporting standards.
Experience with computerized accounting systems and ERP systems preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and data analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Proven leadership and team management capabilities to develop accounting staff.
Excellent communication and reporting skills for management commentary.
High level of integrity, accountability, and extreme attention to detail.