Responsibilities:

 

Participate in planning and conducting joint interest audits in a professional manner and in accordance with technical requirements and accepted auditing standards set by the Council of Petroleum Accountants Society (COPAS).

Analyze records, transactions, or activities to determine the accuracy of the charge to the joint account and compliance with applicable agreements.

Prepare written reports summarizing the work performed, the conclusions reached, including areas of non-compliance with the JOA.

Communicate with senior audit personnel about the results of the tests to assess risks and ensure accuracy.

Maintain correspondence with Operators to work towards resolution of outstanding issues on past audits.

Maintain a current knowledge of new developments related to the field of work by reading technical publications, studying pronouncements of official or professional bodies, such as COPAS Guidelines, and attending education courses, seminars, and conferences as deemed necessary.

 

Qualifications:

 

Bachelors Required

Major Discipline: Accounting, Finance or Business

Experience in Accounting or Audit is preferred

Proficiency in Word, Excel, and SAP.  In addition, the ability to learn other software applications such as Access and TeamMate (audit software) would be a plus.

CPA a plus.

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