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E&P Accountant

Reference Number
USL0073

E&P Accountant

Closing date for applications
12 July 2014
Country
United States
City
Houston
Function/Discipline
Finance & Planning
Employment Category
This is a permanent role
This role is offered on local conditions
Working Hours
Standard hours apply
Full/Part-Time
Full Time
Number of Roles Available
1
Salary
Commensurate with Experience

Position Summary

This position supports the Financial Controller and is responsible for month-end close duties, reporting, and other ad-hoc analysis as required by the business.

Key Accountabilities

- Supports the E&P Controller in the day to day business understanding, governance and accounting for the E&P business
- Manages interactions and ensures effective relationships exist with all stakeholders (JV partners, Asset, TVP)
- Helps maintain a robust control environment in compliance with Group and Asset FCA processes
- Responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of E&P accounting records
- Responsible for Opex and G&A reporting as well as any other ad-hoc reporting, including all processes and system requirements to ensure integrity of this reporting
- Other responsibilities as required by the business
 
Every individual has a duty to both themselves and those around them to ensure that safe practice is adhered to at all times. In addition to any specific accountabilities for HSSE, all employees are accountable for ensuring that they take care of themselves and adopt exemplary safe behaviours.

BG Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship or disability.

BG Group provides reasonable accommodations so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please advise us by using the online contact form located on the search apply page of the website. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Thank you for considering a career with BG Group.

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute

Experience Needed:
- Experience in SAP environment preferred
- Internal reporting experience required
- Communication and relationship building
- Leadership experience desirable
- E&P experience (shale gas experience preferred)
 
Knowledge, Languages, Skills and Attributes:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field preferred
- CPA qualification preferred
- Disciplined, organized and highly motivated
- Able to work effectively with limited supervision
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to review existing processes and suggest improvements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to care and concern for team members
- Strong analytical skills

Additional Information for External Candidates

BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.
 
Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.