Accounting Manager – Weatherford

RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

• Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company’s Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company’s Rules to Live By
• Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk
• Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations
• Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises

QUALITY

• Responsible for being familiar with the Company’s Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford’s Management System
• Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement

OPERATIONS

• Control of day-to-day Accounting and Finance Activities including: –
• Assisting Management in Preparation of Budget, Forecast and comparisons.
• Assisting in Statutory audit, Internal Audit and financial reports.
• Operations Activities for accounts Payable including RNV, payments, balance sheet integrity.
• Month-end and Year-end closing.
• Process Improvement in accounting function
• Ensuring correct posting of PPV, JCV, WO closure.
• Cash Flow Management to ensure adequate weekly/monthly liquidity.
• Daily completion of accounting, costing activities.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as human resources, and operations, to gather and provide financial information for regular accrual & provisioning.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by senior management.
• Preparing monthly targets for operation staff for shipments and Direct Labor hours and Inventory.
• Control in operational cost including operating supplies/ Repairs/ Overtime.
• Develops periodical reports on jobs accomplished, personnel and equipment utilization, sales and inventory, generated revenue and incorporated costs.
• Monitors and coordinates with other departments the delivery of services, tools and/or equipment; compares records with contracts/purchase orders requirements and reports discrepancies to Management.
• Directs and coordinates activities of staff to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits
• Reviews the timesheets of staff & equipment’s and the related financial dues.
• Set and manage the production budget
• Work assignments carried out to the highest quality level.
• Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.
• Perform various other duties assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

COMMUNICATION

• Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external
• Supervisors & Managers should clearly communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports
• JD specific

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

• Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience
• Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential
• Supervisors are expected to actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford’s performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities
• Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce

VISION & LEADERSHIP

• Demonstrates leadership, ethical behaviour and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times

Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED

• Comprehensive understanding of Hyperion and the monthly processes used to collect data.
• Knowledge and application of US GAAP Technical and analytical proficiencies.
• Attention to detail with ability to translate into the big picture.
• Logical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues.
• Organization and multi task skills.
• Strong work ethic – sense of urgency and ability to prioritize requests; ability to multi-task and to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines while producing timely and accurate deliverables.
• Ability to understand complex data and to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, demanding environment with time constraints.
• Eagerness to accept diverse responsibilities and receptiveness to change.
• Ability to work both independently and within a group environment.
• Understanding of how systems are interfaced.
• Hyperion – experience using HFM/Essbase as an Advanced End User including SmartView and FR Studio.
• MS Office Suite Proficiency (use of macros and advanced Excel formula functionality)

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance
• Certified public accountant(CPA), CA/ICWA license(Essential)
• Miniumum of 3+ years accounting experience at supervisory level
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving

PREFERRED

• JD Edwards experience
• Additional accounting experience preferred JD Specific