Job Purpose
Accountant, Accounting Policy is responsible for developing and updating global accounting policies, procedures and guidelines in accordance with accounting standards and regulations, and in line with industry’s best practices and PTT accounting policy. The jobholder is to perform a role of a second line of defense for Finance and Accounting Functional Group (FNA), provides internal consulting on accounting issues to users and provides concerns on accounting implication in M&A Due Diligence to managements. The jobholder also organizes finance and accounting academy for staff competency development, and coordinates with related parties to arrange Joint Venture Audit including follows up outstanding issues
Key Accountabilities
Develop and update accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines for PTTEP Group and provide advice on accounting issues
Monitor and study accounting standards and regulations as well as determine the accounting implications in case of implanting new accounting standards and regulations; and communicate potential impacts to concerned parties
Initiate alternative accounting practices, conduct feasibility study, and develop projects
Propose changes in business processes regarding to changes in accounting standards and regulations
Provide accounting guidance on accounting issues and engage in analyzing diverse, unclear, and challenging areas of accounting related to non-routine and/or significant transactions
Participate in Due Diligence / Bidding Team to review accounting part in agreement
Provide accounting recommendation and support Assets in reviewing accounting part in agreement
Key Accountabilities (Continued)
Review and analyze Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) to support financial reporting
Execute compliance check to ensure that accounting practices of corporate and assets are aligned with accounting standards, procedures, guidelines and management system
Plan, prepare, and coordinate with Joint Venture Audit Teams to manage audit fieldwork
Coordinate with business process owners to obtain necessary data and materials to respond JV audit team
Follow up and resolve outstanding Joint Venture audit issues
Plan, develop, and organize finance and accounting academy and KM activities to build up staff competency
Job End Results
Accounting policy, procedure, and guideline for PTTEP and its subsidiaries
Advices / recommendation on accounting issues for both routine and non-routine activities, including accounting part in agreement
Adjustments on accounting practices regarding changes in accounting standards and regulations
Purchase Price Allocation analysis
Effective compliance checks and solution recommendations
Joint Venture Audit
High competency of finance and accounting staff
Professional Knowledge & Experiences
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Experiences in accounting standards (IFRS/TFRS and Oil and Gas Accounting) and M&A Due Diligence
At least 3-years’ experience in E&P business background
Good command of written and spoken English
C.P.A. certification is preferred
Additional Desirable Qualification
Ability to multi-task, work in a deadline-driven, fast paced dynamic environment, proactive
Excellent technical accounting research skill in complex and ambiguous situations
Team player, flexible, highly organized and detail oriented
Planning, organizing, analysis, and problem solving skills
Communication and interpersonal skills