Job Title:

Financial & Operational Business Analyst-W. Hemisphere

 

Division/Dept:

Finance/Accounting

 

Reports to:

Directly to the Sr. Financial and Operational Business Analyst indirectly to the President　

FLSA Status:

Exempt

 

EEO Code:

Professionals

 

　

　

　

　

SUMMARY

　

　

Provide financial management support for the W. Hemisphere business unit including financial review and analysis of the operations in the Western Hemisphere’s Balance Sheet, Income Statement, CapEx Budget performance for all W. Hemisphere locations. The Analyst is a key member of the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance process and executes projects specific to statutory and legal requirements as set forth by Accounting Boards. The Analyst will also be responsible for accounting related special projects and compliance with Company policies and procedures

　

　

　

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

　

　

Achieves operational objectives; develops and maintains systems and processes; verifies integrity and accuracy of financial statements; monitors revenue and expenses; implements, maintains and monitors accounting controls; and complies with legal requirements, as well as develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external business leaders.

　

Oversees monthly, quarterly and year-end closings for financial reporting.

　

Assists operations in constructing the monthly and quarterly flash projections.

　

Implements review processes to ensure the accuracy of information in the areas of budget maintenance, project execution and other areas requiring fiduciary oversight.

　

Responsible for the integrity of all financial reporting and analysis for senior management, business unit managers, and others in need of financial information.

　

Manages business unit bonus and commission plans to ensure compliance.

Establishes and maintains an internal control structure and assures that transactions are executed with appropriate management authorization. Trains relevant staff on control procedures as needed.

Assists with audits (financial, SOX, internal, compliance, tax). Reviews and notes any issues with internal controls.

　

Must possess strong reconciliation skills for high volume, high dollar accounts. Prepares and/or reviews all reconciliations for the business unit as may be required and verify accuracy and completeness of all financial assertions related to the financial information.

　

Communicates issues, status, and accomplishments to the Business Unit President and Sr. Financial and Operational Business Analyst regarding areas of responsibility in a timely manner including information to assist management in proactive decision-making.

　

Communicates necessary information with Business Unit field operations management to ensure accuracy of the financial statements.

　

Assists in establishing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures necessary to support and provide accurate and timely reporting.

Establishes, modifies, documents and coordinates implementation of accounting and control procedures as necessary to meet established business unit goals and comply with regulatory standards.

　

Assists in the yearly budget process.

　

Provides assistance to the Sr. Financial and Operational Business Analyst on issues in the Eastern Hemisphere, when needed.

　

Must have expert familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field including a theoretical and practical understanding of US GAAP.

　

Maintains open lines of communication and works independently as well as part of a team. Shares knowledge and helps fellow associates where needed, regardless to whom the responsibility belongs.

　

Other non-recurring specific tasks as assigned by the Business Unit President or the Sr. Financial and Operational Business Analyst.

　

Must work well under pressure.

　

Stands in for the Sr. Financial and Operational Business Analyst in his or her absence.

　

　

　

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

　

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　

　

　

　

　

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

　

　

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Three or more years of experience in the oil & gas service business, including three years of experience as a business or financial analyst. Training in quality processes, aptitude using Microsoft Office including advanced proficiency in Excel. Familiarity with CapEx management and a minimum of three years’ experience with an Enterprise Wide Reporting System such as Oracle or SAP required.

　

　

　

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

　

Ability to write business correspondence. Must have the ability to create presentations and reports in order to illustrate financial information effectively.

　

Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one, small and large group situations. Must speak English fluently. Additional languages are beneficial.

　

　

　

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

　

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

　

　

　

REASONING ABILITY:

　

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations and understand complex financial relationships related to operational performance

　

　

　

TRAVEL:

　

Travel may be required for world-wide on-site location visits on an as needed basis.