Joint Venture Audit Sr

Specific Responsibilities

Experienced individual in audit or related field adept at hosting joint venture audits performed by non-operators. Proven track record in analyzing and understanding audit exceptions and other claims, responding timely to information requests and audit reports, providing recommendations, and maintaining high standards of accuracy. Has strong analytical and communication skills for effective collaboration across the organization and with external parties. May assist performing joint venture non-operated audits as well as performing special projects as assigned by management.

• Participate and/or manage audits with a primary focus on hosting Joint Venture non-operated expenditure audits.
• Oversee the entire audit hosting process, from scheduling to resolution of audit claims.
• Analyze Joint Operating Agreements and Accounting Procedure provisions in relationship to charges to the Joint Account(s).
• Run queries, utilizing relevant systems and third-party data to support justification of charges.
• Reconcile and provide JADE to Joint Interest Billings for non-operator auditors.
• Issue clear, concise responses to Information Requests and Preliminary Exceptions as needed.
• Prepare and organize audit work papers to document work performed to resolve audit claims.
• Lead or attend audit closing meetings to fully understand the audit exceptions issued.
• Lead in the audit response / follow-up process until audit exceptions are resolved.
• Perform ad hoc special projects for management as assigned.
• Work frequently with other departments within the company to obtain information to resolve Information Requests and audit exceptions.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or another business-related field.

• 6 years’ experience within the oil and gas industry with joint venture audit or expenditure accounting experience.
• 5 years of Joint Venture audit hosting a plus
• Oil and gas experience as well as a comprehensive understanding of the industry and COPAS Accounting Guidelines and Model Form Interpretations is required.
• Working knowledge of accounting for oilfield operations is required
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, are crucial for addressing reporting findings and collaborating with other departments.
• Ability to influence and gain trust with both internal and external stakeholders, by being a knowledgeable and confident individual.
• Proven strong aptitude for problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in providing timely, high-quality, and insightful data analytics and reporting, supported by a strong understanding of the business concepts behind the data.
• Strong teamwork orientation, with the ability to work and manage projects independently.
• Experience with SAP and Ariba are preferred.
  
  

Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:

• Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
• Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
• Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
• Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.
  
  

Company Overview

Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living. We are committed to providing oil and natural gas in more innovative and sustainable ways to help meet the world's energy needs.

Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA). Apache and other affiliated subsidiaries have operations in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom's North Sea and exploration opportunities offshore Suriname and elsewhere.

For additional information about APA Corporation, please visit: www.apacorp.com.

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