Senior Accountant - Financial Systems

and integrity of financial data entry, processing and manipulation.
* Administer financial databases covering General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, currencies and Chart of Accounts.
* Maintain the integrity of interfaces between Oracle Financials and ancillary systems including Maximo and HRMS.
* Analyze accounting code combinations requested by Finance Away Teams and ROs for integrity and appropriate classification.
* Define accounting code combinations based on Finance Away Team and RO requirements.
* Create, update, activate and deactivate segment values and code combinations within Oracle Financials.
* Support Oracle processes associated with inventory and internal and external commitments.
* Interface Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable information with Oracle Financials for actuals and commitments.
* Support Finance Division end users, Finance Away Teams and ROs in the effective use of financial systems.
* Ensure correct charge-out through the Oracle Financial Costing System in accordance with the Accounting Guide and applicable service agreements between Concessions.

Financial Reporting and Closing

* Supervise monthly closing activities and financial data uploads.
* Maintain General Ledger information and support production of financial and cost reports.
* Generate monthly trial balances for ADOF and Concessions within required timelines.
* Prepare monthly cost reports and quarterly and annual billing statements in accordance with Company guidelines and schedules.
* Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual Budget Notification and Performance Reports at business and service unit level.
* Prepare draft quarterly and annual financial statements for ADOF and Concessions in accordance with the Accounting Guide and IFRS.
* Maintain supporting financial statement workings required for preparation and finalization of the accounts.
* Ensure required financial and management reports relating to Joint Venture and Sole Risk activities are delivered to shareholders and Company Management.

Reconciliation and Financial Control

* Reconcile relevant balance sheet accounts against supporting documentation on a periodic basis.
* Review bank balances, supplier advances, cash call positions and other applicable accounts.
* Investigate differences and reconciling items and prepare journal vouchers for necessary corrections or adjustments.
* Reconcile Payroll, Accounts Payable and Inventory interface reports against General Ledger reports.
* Investigate interface anomalies and process required journal adjustments.
* Prepare cash calls for associated ventures after reviewing expenditure.
* Run allocations after verifying expenditure against the correct pool and applicable statistics, then process the corresponding journal through Oracle.
* Analyze monthly actual variances and actual performance against budget.

Budgeting and Business Planning

* Design Budget and Business Plan templates.
* Produce financial data supporting the five-year corporate planning process.
* Provide input for preparation of Section and Department budgets.
* Assist with implementation of approved budgets and work plans.
* Investigate and highlight significant variances to support effective cost and performance control.

Finance Systems Development

* Participate in implementation and upgrades of finance-related system applications.
* Contribute to the development of business requirements for financial systems.
* Design, develop and maintain the Financial Reporting Structure within Oracle Financials.
* Develop and enhance reporting mechanisms to support effective use of Oracle Financials and Maximo.
* Analyze financial processes and propose automation solutions to improve efficiency and performance.
* Perform scenario analysis and develop ad-hoc financial queries as assigned.
* Design and implement tools and techniques that improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.

Team Development

* Plan, supervise and coordinate activities within the assigned area to achieve functional objectives.
* Train and develop assigned staff in relevant financial and systems skills.
* Provide training and support to Finance Division end users and Finance Away Teams.
* Support the development of Young UAE Nationals within relevant Finance activities.

Policies, Performance and HSE

* Implement approved policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in accordance with Company and international standards.
* Contribute to achievement of approved Section and Department performance objectives.
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and greater process efficiency in line with applicable ISO standards.
* Perform assigned responsibilities safely, professionally and efficiently.
* Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, legislation, sustainability requirements and ADNOC Codes of Practice.
* Ensure assigned personnel understand and comply with relevant HSE procedures.
* Provide inputs for Section MIS and progress reports required by Company Management.

Working Relationships

Internal

* Division Managers within ADNOC Offshore on financial matters.
* Finance Away Teams.
* Job Officers.
* Division Planners regarding financial and budgeting matters.

External

* Concession Holders.
* External Auditors.

Qualifications and Experience

* Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting and Finance.
* 8 - 9 years of relevant experience, including experience in Finance and Accounting, preferably within the Oil and Gas industry.
* Experience with Oracle Financials and financial reporting processes.
* Knowledge of General Ledger, financial reconciliations, budgeting and cost reporting.
* Experience working with financial system interfaces and related data controls.
* Proficiency in English.

Professional Certifications

* ACA, ACCA, ACMA, or CPA.