Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent preferred
- Working knowledge of local GAAP/IFRS; US GAAP a plus.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, with meaningful exposure to statutory and legal entity accounting within offshore drilling, oilfield services, shipping, or similar capital-intensive, multi-jurisdictional industries.
- Strong working knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS frameworks; US GAAP proficiency is highly advantageous.
- Proven experience with multi-entity, multi-currency corporate structures, intercompany accounting, and consolidations.
- Field accounting experience, AFE tracking, day rate billing, rig-level cost reporting and ability to bridge field data with corporate/statutory requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience with major ERP platforms, specifically SAP.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, able to manage multiple entities and deadlines.
- Preferred experience managing financial entities located in offshore flag jurisdictions or key global drilling hubs, such as Brazil, West Africa, the Middle East, or Asia.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with entities in offshore/flag jurisdictions or key drilling regions (Brazil, West Africa, Middle East, Asia).
- Prior legal entity management or corporate secretarial exposure (entity governance, board resolutions, statutory registers).
- Rotational or direct field/rig accounting experience.
- Exposure to rig sales, transfers, or M&A-related statutory work.
Skills:
- Demonstrated success managing direct relationships with statutory auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with a proven track record of managing multiple entities and meeting tight statutory deadlines.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel within and without the organization.
- Planning and problem-solving skills and ability to adapt.
