Job Advertisement: Qualified Accountant (Oil and Gas Background) Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Qualified Accountant with a strong background in the Oil and Gas sector to join our team in Central London. This is a part-time role offering a competitive salary of £80,000 - £100,000 per annum (pro-rata). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building and leading a controlled, scalable, and decision-useful finance function for our operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in all financial processes.
Responsibilities
Finance Platform and Close: Lead the design and implementation of SunSystems, reconcile opening balances, and maintain robust balance-sheet controls.
Joint Venture and Drilling Finance: Establish and manage cash-call, JIB, AFE, and drilling-cost processes, ensuring seamless partner billings and reconciliations.
Treasury and Planning: Maintain short- and long-range cash forecasts, lead budgeting and reforecasting processes, and develop downside and sensitivity scenarios.
Management and Board Reporting: Deliver comprehensive monthly accounts and Board packs, providing insights into plan vs. actual performance, cash flow, commitments, and risks.
Assurance and Compliance: Coordinate IFRS accounts, UK audits, and tax compliance, while establishing a finance framework for operations in Equatorial Guinea.
Finance Leadership: Set clear responsibilities for staff, secondees, and advisers, ensuring strong financial control and decision-making processes.
Qualifications
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
Extensive experience in the Oil and Gas industry, with a deep understanding of joint venture accounting and drilling finance.
Proficiency in SunSystems is essential.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK audit, and tax regulations.
Proven ability to lead and implement financial systems and processes.
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Day-to-Day
Oversee the implementation and operation of SunSystems, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Manage cash flow, funding, and forecasting to support operational and strategic decisions.
Collaborate with partners, advisers, and internal teams to ensure compliance with joint venture agreements and financial controls.
Prepare and present detailed financial reports to the Board, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
Monitor and manage drilling costs, partner billings, and financial commitments.
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in the UK and Equatorial Guinea.
Benefits
Competitive salary of £80,000 - £100,000 per annum (pro-rata).
Flexible part-time working arrangements.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment within the Oil and Gas sector.
Central London location with excellent transport links.
Professional development opportunities and exposure to high-level decision-making processes.
If you are a highly motivated and experienced Qualified Accountant with a strong background in the Oil and Gas industry and expertise in SunSystems, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of our finance function and contributing to the success of our operations.
Location: Central London Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum (pro-rata) Contract: Part-Time
