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Financial Accountant
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The Organisation
Projects do not get much more exciting than our exploration and appraisal drilling campaign in Tanzania. Tanzania provides us with an excellent opportunity to enhance our gas chain strategy in East Africa and for you; this means the chance to get involved in the initial stages of one of the region’s most exciting exploration projects - playing an active role in the development of Tanzania’s energy sector | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Position Summary
Responsible for the Asset’s management and financial reporting , the role will ensure that the Asset Finance Manager and other AMT members are provided with robust financial information to enable effective control and decision making.
This role exists to coordinate the activities of Accounting and Finance operations within the asset (Treasury; Accounts Payable; Management reporting; JV accounting and reporting; regulatory compliance, Tax etc). This is done in such a manner that the asset’s financial reports and other output are of the form to meet the requirements of both internal stakeholders (e.g. Group Finance, the Region and external stakeholders (e.g. TRA, TPDC, External Auditors, JV Partners etc).In carrying out these duties the post holder will ensure all Group, statutory, regulatory, governance and IFRS reporting requirements are met. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Key Accountabilities
Coordinate and manage the accounting process to ensure that all financial transactions are completely and accurately captured in the Asset’s books.
· Lead the Governance self assessment process for the asset. Manage the finance quarterly risk matrix process
· Provide guidance to the Accounts Payable team, requisitioners and other users of the computing systems on best practices to be adopted which enhance the quality of financial information in the system.
· Lead internal and JV partner audits as they relate to asset financial and management accounting and reporting.
· Provide financial support and input to Investment papers and advice to the Asset Management Team on papers going to the various BG committees.
· Provide financial input as requested into the regular Asset reporting forums preparing presentations where necessary such as OPC.
· Champion the implementation of performance systems/metrics that monitor financial performance against internal and partner budgets.
· Support the AFM with forecasts and business plans to support the Group processes
· 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
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Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute
· Educated to degree level or its equivalent
· Qualified accountant
· Work experience within the Oil and gas upstream industry
· Appreciation for PSC operating environments
· Motivated and able to continuously improve accounting procedures
· Knowledge of Accounting System (SAP)
· Self aware and able to grow and extend influence at all levels
· Result orientated, with a commitment to quality and timely delivery
· Networking skill is of high importance , particularly in developing relationships with asset team members, contractors and suppliers and other business partners
· Fluency in English language is essential
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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.
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