Upstream Operations Accountant
Rata Petroleum LLC
Total years of experience :12 years, 11 Months
• Streamlined the Significant Expense Authorization
(SEA) process, ensuring precise accounting in
upstream oil and gas operations.
•Conducted thorough transaction reviews to ensure
accuracy and correct accounting code application.
•Successfully reduced Authorization for
Expenditures (AFEs) variances to below 5%,
improving cost tracking and alignment with
budgeted accounts.
•Enhanced financial efficiency by refining budgeting,
forecasting, and cost control
processes, leading to faster approval times.
•Delivered consistent monthly financial
consolidation, review, and reporting, increasing
organizational transparency.
•Improved IFRS compliance by 5% in upstream oil and
gas accounting through diligent policy management
• Spearheaded risk-based audits, evaluating financial materiality and scrutinizing
internal controls, pinpointing areas for improvement.
• Articulated audit outcomes, converting complex data into strategic recommendations
for executive decision-making.
• Played a pivotal role in system implementation and process refinement projects,
driving organizational efficiencies.
• Crafted clear audit objectives and strategies, optimizing planning, time management,
and data-gathering techniques.
• Formulated and implemented detailed audit plans, achieving 80% effectiveness.
data collection processes.
• Conducted risk-based audits to enhance financial accuracy by 5%
• Managed the full accounting cycle, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable,
Accounts Receivable, invoice processing, payment execution, and collection activities.
• Enhanced accounts payable efficiency by 20%, achieving expedited invoice processing
and improved turnaround times.
• Diligently prepared and analyzed financial statements, ensuring precision and
compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards; proactively identified and corrected a
significant $100, 000 accounting discrepancy, fortifying financial integrity.
• Fostered productive relationships with internal and external auditors, effectively
addressing audit inquiries, providing essential documentation, and upholding stringent
accounting protocols.
• Successfully navigated UAE VAT regulations, adeptly preparing and submitting filings,
and secured a $25, 000 reduction in tax liabilities through strategic tax credit applications.
• Boosted client compliance client's Regulatory Compliance, and fixed asset management,
achieving a 10% boost in operational efficiency.
• Delivered comprehensive services in Bookkeeping, Payroll, Audit & Assurance, and Tax
preparation to meet client needs.
• Produced meticulous working papers that substantiated audit activities and findings.
• Played a pivotal role in enhancing audit methodologies for increased process efficiency.
• Achieved a 5% increase in value creation through the delivery of strategic advisory
services and actionable insights to clients.
• Expertly navigated UAE VAT compliance and filing requirements.
• Oversaw Regulatory Finance and ensured strict adherence to compliance standards.
• Collaborated with auditors to facilitate statutory audit processes and provided essential
clarifications.
• Efficiently managed Accounts Payable operations, maintaining seamless financial
workflows.
• Expertly prepared and delivered financial statements, ensuring punctual monthly,
quarterly, and annual closings.
• Successfully recovered $150, 000 in bad debt, showcasing exceptional Accounts
Receivable management skills and efficient revenue collection.
• Enhanced company's cash flow by strategically reducing debtor days within the Accounts
Receivable team.
• Proficient in optimizing Accounts Payable and Receivable workflows, guaranteeing
prompt settlements with suppliers.
• Implemented innovative software to streamline Accounts Payable, achieving a 20%
reduction in processing time and bolstering vendor relations.
• Maintained precise and current general ledger records through diligent daily transaction
entries, reconciliations, and month-end procedures.
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