GL Accountant

Job description / Role

• Apply and consolidate accounting and financial knowledge and skills for the execution of GL activities. e.g. month-end financial closing, cost allocation, Joint Venture master data set up, Cost Flow designs/ set-up, maintenance of Chart of Accounts, whilst demonstrating a sound understanding of the underlying principles, concepts and standards.

Key Job Accountabilities (Max 10, each unique, exclude generic)

• Perform as per approved procedures of month- end financial closing activities, ensuring that closing procedures are efficient and reliable, and in compliance with Operations &Maintenance, Joint Venture, and Service Agreements
• Perform financial master data creation and maintenance for QG OPCO, all Joint Venture Companies and Common Facilities (e.g. vendor, customer, cost objects, GL accounts).
• Perform Accounts Reconciliation process for all Qatargas companies, ensuring the propriety of financial reports through a well-controlled Accounts Reconciliation process.
• Interface with other Finance divisions to obtain/provide financial information and utilize financial documents (e.g. statistical key figures, impact of allocation).
• Prepares GL routine reports (e.g. month end closing KPI, vendor monitoring report, accounts reconciliation management report.
• Recommends efficiency improvements to base routines. Normally refers decisions to supervisor.
• Participate in routine and non-routine specific projects within set terms of reference and defined processes. Assist senior colleagues in the preparation of reports. Delivers work following established guidelines and procedures. Collates routine and non-routine data into standard output, supports analysis, processes financial transactions and performs reconciliations.
• Provide advice and guidance to graduates to assist them in delivering the required outputs and promoting their development.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in a Finance function in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Working knowledge of SAP/ accounting systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Computer literacy, including working knowledge of business software programmes and SAP.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal/external clients

About the Company

QatarEnergy LNG, established in 1984, pioneered the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry in Qatar and today is the largest producer of LNG in the world with an annual production capacity of 77 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) from its world-class facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.

Since the first production in 1996, QatarEnergy LNG has successfully delivered cargos to more than 30 countries and is committed to meeting the world’s demand for safe, reliable and clean energy.

Through its operational excellence, QatarEnergy LNG is adding value to its production chain, contributing to the Qatari economy and Qatar’s National Vision to ensure efficient energy supplies for the country, creating new markets and contributing to the local community.

In addition to the LNG facilities, QatarEnergy LNG operates the Jetty Boil-Off Gas facility, Al Khaleej Gas, Ras Laffan Heilum, the two Laffan Refineries (among the largest condensate refineries in the world), and the Ras Laffan Terminal on behalf of All participants.