Job Description

Saudi Aramco seeks experienced degreed professionals who are interested in contributing to its world-class operations while enjoying the rewards of living and working in Saudi Arabia. Approximately five to ten years of experience is generally required, and engineering, scientific and technical roles are in demand. In addition to oil and gas professions, Saudi Aramco looks for professionals in education, medical, finance, and other areas.

For students and recent graduates interested in a future career with Saudi Aramco, you’ll first need five to ten years of work experience. It is helpful if your work experience is directly applicable to the position for which you are applying. Innovation is especially appreciated at Saudi Aramco, and thesis work that furthers the industry’s knowledge of oil and gas exploration and production is of interest. Active participation in relevant professional associations is also recognized.

Job Title	Accounting Staff Analyst/Specialist, Unconventional
Position Description	Saudi Aramco, long known for its leadership in oil and gas exploration and production, is seeking experienced professionals to join our emerging Unconventional Resources (UR) business. The UR Exploration and Development Department is a part of the Upstream Business Line at Saudi Aramco and reports to the Exploration organization. In consequence, Saudi Aramco announces this opportunity for a qualified professional Accountant to participate in this strategic business. The UR organization seeks a candidate who will support the organization in achieving its strategies, such as geological, operational, etc., with his/her planning, budgeting, problem solving and other accounting skills. In this career, the successful candidate will build accounting experience in fields that are related to geology, drilling, gas producing, and other related operational activities. Furthermore, the candidate will gain access to the organization’s current and future strategy status and other financial reports such as full costing reports, profit center reports, cost centers, transfer pricing and Service Level Agreements (SLA), resources and accountabilities. In addition, the successful candidate will benefit from Saudi Aramco’s in-house training opportunities.
Minimum Requirements	A Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance. A minimum of 12 years of experience in financial examination, budgeting, planning, AFEs, performance measurement (KPIs), expenditure analysis or related fields at operational or manufacturing corporations, such as oil and gas. Must have general knowledge of applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Good skills in Microsoft Office applications. Experience in working with SAP/Oracle, Business Object and Hyperion is an added advantage. Prior experience within a shale/unconventional gas environment is strongly preferred. Master degree is a plus. Completion of one of the following professional credentials is required: • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) • Certified Management Accountant (CMA) • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) • Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Duties & Responsibilities	You will be required to perform the following duties for the whole department: • Perform analytical and staff functions in budgets, performance indices, costs, workloads, service requirements, contracts and various statistical and special studies. • Prepare and track AFEs for asset owners. • Conduct competitive cost analysis tasks. • Make recommendations for the economic optimization of existing facilities/assets. • Assist in advance feasibility/profitability analysis of UR growth activities, projects and plans. • Monitor, report and evaluate the impact of the organization’s activities on cash flows. • Contribute to UR strategies; provide advice regarding the organization’s capacities, capabilities, trends, and potential leveraging of improvements. • Be proactive and promote a culture of continuous business process improvements. • Consolidate and compile financial information from various other company divisions for use by management. • Train future work colleagues in their roles and duties in the business. • Conduct all duties and responsibilities in as genuine, accurate and complete a manner as possible in line with the Saudi Aramco periodic auditing program. • Assist in the preparation and execution of various routine and unique tasks as assigned by superiors.
About Us	Saudi Aramco’s Exploration & Producing (E&P) business line oversees the world’s largest reserves of conventional crude oil, and the fourth-largest reserves of natural gas. The Company’s reserves portfolio include Ghawar, the world’s largest onshore oil field, and Safaniya, the largest offshore field. Company geologists are actively seeking additional reserves in many areas of the Kingdom, offshore in the Gulf and the Red Sea and onshore in the deserts and mountains. Petroleum engineers and earth scientists in E&P work with cutting-edge technology to manage and produce these reserves, including 3D visualization, reservoir simulation and remote geosteering of multilateral wells. The Company’s Exploration and Petroleum Engineering Center, or EXPEC, is home to one of the industry’s most powerful computer centers. Research and development into subsurface upstream technology is conducted at the EXPEC Advanced Research Center. For more than two decades in a row, Saudi Aramco has been ranked the No. 1 oil company in the world by Petroleum Intelligence Weekly, a testament to the dedication and professionalism of the men and women of Exploration & Producing.
Req Number	2016 - 70061285

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Recruitment Process

Aramco Services Company (ASC) is pleased to provide support for candidates from North and South America interested in careers working for Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia. After a candidate submits an online resume for a posted job opening, the resume is reviewed by a recruiter at ASC. If a candidate possesses the required qualifications, the resume is transmitted to the Saudi Aramco hiring organization. In general, the following recruitment process can be expected: Application If a candidate appears to be qualified on the basis of his or her resume, the Saudi Aramco hiring organization will request that the candidate complete an Application for Employment. Saudi Aramco selects the candidates to interview and requests ASC to coordinate scheduling. Interviews may be conducted at ASC offices, via video conferencing, or at recruiting events worldwide. Orientation Because changing jobs is a major decision for most families, both candidates and spouses are required to attend an orientation program, which addresses topics such as lifestyle, housing, schools, and other valuable information about working for Saudi Aramco and living in Saudi Arabia. If your orientation is in Houston, ASC provides the candidate and spouse with advanced roundtrip airfare and hotel reservations. Meals and certain miscellaneous expenses are covered in lump sum at the time of interview to assure that a candidate's out-of-pocket expense is minimal. Offer Upon Saudi Aramco's authorization, ASC will extend a written, conditional offer of employment. This offer specifies the conditions that must be met by the candidate for employment to take place and outlines the compensation package being offered. Conditions of Employment The conditions that must be satisfied for employment to commence include: undergoing a medical examination and background investigation, obtaining confirmation from Saudi Aramco that housing is available, the dependent children must be accepted to Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools (SAES), as applicable, and the candidate must be able to secure a visa to work and reside in Saudi Arabia from the Saudi Arabian government. There may be other special conditions for specific jobs, such as aircraft pilots. Relocation Processing After offer acceptance, the candidate is assigned a Relocation Advisor to assist in meeting processing requirements. During this period, the candidate must clear the conditions of employment. Your advisor will give you instructions on shipping your personal effects to Saudi Arabia and will advise on when you can give notice to your current employer. Will we contact you within 3 weeks upon your application.

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