Senior Financial Analyst & Accountant

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst & Accountant

Job Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst & Accountant will play a crucial role in managing the financial planning, analysis, and accounting processes for the Operations Division. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Finance Department and Operations Management to ensure accurate financial reporting and support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

- Business Planning & Budgeting: Conduct Operations Business Planning, including budgeting for CAPEX and OPEX, variance analysis, forecasting, and cost control. Provide financial analytical support to Site Operations Management.

- Financial Accounting: Manage financial accounting processes, including accruals, reversals, and petty cash management. Contribute to cost and budget optimization initiatives.

- Process Development: Develop and maintain specific business processes and procedures related to Operations Division Financial Analysis and Accounting, ensuring alignment with Group and Group Company guidelines.

- Collaboration: Collaborate with the Finance Department and Operations Division focal points in business planning processes and activities. Prepare annual and 5-year business plan OPEX and CAPEX budgets for the Operations Division.

- Financial Reporting: Utilize company financial processes to analyze and communicate up-to-date financial information to Operations Management. Prepare monthly divisional OPEX and CAPEX status reports, monitoring and analyzing operating results against the budget.

- Reporting Tools: Develop financial reporting tools for the Division and generate routine reports. Provide monthly performance input related to Operations Division Financials to Operations Division KPI focal points.

- Accruals & Cash Management: Handle accruals and reversals transactions, oversee cash-related activities, and manage cash positions and equivalents reconciliation.

- Invoice Processing: Process invoices and payments for Operations Division utility bills. Calculate back charges for General Services support and provide functional support to budget owners in processing CAPEX financial documentation.

- Profitability Enhancement: Perform various duties aimed at enhancing profitability through optimized operational costs.

- Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, and applicable legislation, following sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices, and COMPANY Code of Practices.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Education: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, ACCA, or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience: Have a minimum of 10 to 12 years of relevant experience, preferably in a reputable Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, showcasing extensive expertise in Financial Analysis, Accounting, Budgeting (CAPEX and OPEX), Forecasting, and Accruals.
- Certifications: Professional certifications would be considered an added advantage.