Technical Accounting Advisor

Job Req ID: ‎1150
Description:
Aramco energizes the world economy.
Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the
world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest
upstream carbon intensity of any major producer.
With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to
maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a
commitment to enhance Aramco's value to society.
Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the
world, we combine market discipline with a generations' spanning view of the
future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the
Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to
deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom,
but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely
on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.
We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst
the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Position description

We are currently seeking a Technical Accounting Advisor to join the Controller
's Organization within the Finance, Strategy & Development business line in
Saudi Aramco.
The Controller's organization acts as Saudi Aramco's primary representative
for financial and income tax reporting to management by producing the
Company's consolidated financial statements, subsidiaries' financial
statements, and other management reports. The Controller also provides
controls/governance, accounting and advisory services related to Saudi
Aramco's interests. The Controller organization actively seeks compliance of
all organizations regarding controls over financial reporting and generally
achieving good corporate governance throughout the Company.
Candidates should possess a strong level of expertise with IFRS standards, and
their applicability within a variety of industries; however, a significant
experience within the energy industry is desirable. Candidates will have the
ability to establish personal credibility with both internal and external
clients, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, and work well with fellow
team members. Individuals should have the ability of planning, prioritizing,
and coordinating the team's workload to ensure meeting critical deadlines.
Candidates should also be able to add value by delivering high quality work
and be able to proactively overcome issues and challenges to ensure timely
delivery.
Candidates should have demonstrated financial analytical skills that include
the ability to evaluate both industry and individual company information, and
comprehend advanced accounting topics. In addition, candidates must be able to
work with minimal supervision, possess good project management skills, and be
able to offer logical and innovative solutions to complex issues.

Minimum requirements

A successful candidate will hold a bachelor 's degree in accounting or its
equivalent and professional competencies evidenced by professional
certifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or CMA. A graduate degree is also
desirable. Accounting focused professional licenses and/or other forms of
continuing professional education is required.
Candidates should have a minimum of ‎10 years of relevant experience in
relevant industries, which may include experience in public accounting,
accounting policy, IFRS interpretation, internal auditing, financial statement
consolidation, financial analysis, financial statement preparation, accounting
research, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, process/change management, or
strategy/management consulting. Specific operational experience in energy-
related activities, infrastructure, utilities (public and/or private), joint
ventures and subsidiaries, government sector, non-profits, and public
administration would be desirable. Specific corporate business integration
experience would also be desirable (startup experience and related
activities).
Candidates will also have extensive knowledge of accounting policies and
procedures established pursuant to International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) is required as well as a strong understanding of the content of
financial statements prepared within the IFRS framework. In addition,
candidates should have extensive knowledge of accounting policies and
procedures in the oil and gas industry and the ability to conduct research on
an IFRS or Saudi Aramco accounting or financial reporting matter is preferred.
Candidates will be able to prepare preliminary findings, analyze alternative
approaches, and recommend a preferred action for Saudi Aramco. You will have
demonstrated the capability to make presentations or lead meetings, including
at the executive level. Leadership skills are desirable. Proficiency in both
oral and written English and Arabic is required. SAP or equivalent ERP systems
experience is highly desirable.

Duties and responsibilities

Candidates will be required to perform the following:
Research accounting literature to address current issues involving accounting
and financial reporting.
Perform analysis, make recommendations, and prepare responses on accounting
matters.
Prepare confidential and technical financial accounting papers.
Review transaction agreements to ensure compliance to Company controls.
Assess control and governance environments among Saudi Aramco's group, and
document results.
Joint venture and M&A integration support from a financial accounting
perspective.
Provide ad hoc financial expertise as required.
Working environment
Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding
professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are
remunerated accordingly.
At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by
investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a
global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world's
biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily
in talent development.
We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many
decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-
specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs
- one of the largest in the world.

Country/Region: SA