Affiates Financial Analyst

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

This company engages in the exploration production transportation and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream Downstream and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration field development and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining logistics power generation and the marketing of crude oil petroleum and petrochemical products and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources finance and information technology. The company was founded on May 29 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Affiliates Support Division of the Affiliates Support and Financial Consulting Department (AS&FCD). Finance representatives are periodically selected from our pool of analysts and placed in CFO/Controllership positions with one of the Companys business lines subsidiaries global operations or megaprojects. AS&FCD is a part of the Finance Strategy & Development Business Line in This Company and reports to the Controllers organization. AS&FCD is responsible for providing support to senior management and various business lines as it relates to JV matters. This support is provided through management reporting financial analysis financial advisory services and financial reporting. As a Financial Analyst you will have an opportunity to further expand professional and interpersonal skills. Potential assignments can be diverse as Saudi Arabia moves forward to meet the countrys growing demand for energy and as the Company continues to diversify and expand its global footprint. You will be expected to arrive with the requisite accounting financial and managerial skills to perform the required duties. Upon arrival at This Company you will focus on acclimating to the Companys governance policies and culture. You will possess significant relevant experience within one or more industries and will be considered a subject matter expert for that industry. You should have demonstrated financial and accounting skills that include the ability to evaluate both industry and individual company information and comprehend advanced accounting topics and taxation. You must be able to work with minimal supervision and possess good project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accounting entries for Affiliates investments.
• Review board materials for Affiliates and prepare commentary and analysis for board members.
• Perform financial analysis on Affiliates and projects.
• Perform financial modeling and business support due diligence.
• Provide ad hoc support as required.
• Manage the daytoday accounting function.
• Monitor internal financial controls and resolve deficiencies.
• Monitor for compliance with corporate governance best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and project documents.
• Work with management on preparation and presentation of financial forecasts.
• Manage the planning & budgeting function.
• Oversee cash management and financing activities.
• Provide joint venture and M&A integration support.
• Brief the controllers organization on operational matters new projects and initiatives.
• Support management on complex accounting and finance matters.
• Coordinate other internal finance support as needed to support business initiatives and projects.
• Make presentations to management as needed.
• Utilize strong management skills towards operational needs.
• Apply JV accounting skills (equity accounting/consolidation).
• Apply management accounting principles.
• Apply analytics to financial data.
• Possess the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Establish personal credibility with various internal clients.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Be a team player able to plan and coordinate workload and meet deadlines.
• Deliver work of the highest quality and proactively overcome issues to ensure delivery.

Requirements:

• Willingness to relocate to Dhahran Saudi Arabia.
• Hold a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Possess advanced professional competencies evidenced by professional certification such as CPA CA or CFA.
• A postgraduate degree such as an MBA is desirable.
• Have a minimum of ten years of relevant experience including but not limited to:
  • Financial reporting
  • Accounting research
  • International taxation
  • Financial analysis
  • Financial modeling
  • Business development
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Corporate governance
  • Internal controls
  • Financing & cash management
  • Consulting
• Familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and SAP is desirable.
• Industry experience in chemicals power generation or oil & gas is preferred.
• Proficiency in oral and written English is required.