Job Description

Senior Financial Accountant

The Senior Financial Accountant reports to the Head of Accountant and plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timely delivery of the Company’s financial accounting and reporting activities. The role supports financial reporting, month-end close, statutory compliance, audit coordination, and technical accounting matters while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, company policies, and contractual obligations.

As the senior accounting focal point, the position provides technical accounting guidance, reviews financial reporting outputs, supports audit and regulatory reporting requirements, and works closely with the Head of Accounting to maintain strong financial governance and reporting integrity across the organisation.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Lead financial accounting and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness and integrity of accounting records and financial information.
• Support the preparation and review of management reporting, statutory reporting, and Group reporting submissions.
• Ensure reporting schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with IFRS and Group reporting requirements.
• Lead the resolution of accounting matters, reporting variances and stakeholder queries.

Financial Close & General Ledger Management

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Review accounting entries, reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and general ledger balances.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure compliance with IFRS and Group reporting requirements.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on accounting treatments and financial reporting matters.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and financial controls.
• Support internal, external, regulatory, and partner audits.
• Monitor developments in accounting standards and assess their impact on the business.
• Contribute to the enhancement of financial controls, policies, and procedures.

Tax, Treasury & Asset Accounting

• Support tax reporting and compliance activities, including corporate and petroleum income tax requirements.
• Coordinate treasury-related transactions and tax payments.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, asset capitalization, depreciation, and asset register maintenance.
• Support inventory accounting and year-end stock verification activities.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with headquarters, auditors, regulatory authorities, partners, and internal stakeholders on accounting and reporting matters.
• Provide financial analysis, accounting advice, and decision-support to business functions.
• Support business initiatives, projects, and process improvement activities.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to junior finance team members.
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and reporting efficiencies.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen governance, reporting quality, and operational effectiveness.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any related discipline.
• Professional Accounting Qualification (such as ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience, with extensive experience in the Oil & Gas, Energy, or related upstream industry.
• Strong experience in financial accounting, financial reporting, month-end, and year-end close activities.
• Experience in statutory reporting, audit engagements, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience working with external auditors and corporate stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools is an advantage.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Sound understanding of financial accounting processes, including fixed assets, revenue recognition, taxation, foreign exchange, accruals, and intercompany accounting.
• Experience within the Oil & Gas, Energy or related industry is required.
• Knowledge of oil & gas accounting, including cash calls, partner reporting and production or sales accounting is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
• Good understanding of internal controls, governance, and audit processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP or financial reporting systems.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Ability to provide guidance and support to finance team members.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet reporting deadlines.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Proactive, detail oriented and committed to continuous improvement.

Interested candidates can submit their application by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button below or send your resume to our Human Capital department:

Hibiscus EP (Brunei) B.V.
Level 6, Pavo Point
Simpang 37, Jalan Kianggeh
Bandar Seri Begawan BA 1211
Brunei Darussalam

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