Chief Financial Officer - ASI

Job Summary: Alex Stewart International (ASI) has been a foremost Operational Auditor of mineral and hydrocarbon since 1977, with its headquarters in Washington DC leading the Government operations. With offices and laboratories in 120 countries, a global workforce of 25,000 people, and revenues of US$4 billion per year, ASI provides comprehensive analysis of the contractual obligations and compliance in the field of Mining or Oil and Gas. ASI assists governments to safeguard the country’s interests by effectively conducting Operational Audits of mining and petroleum companies. ASI’s inspectors are deployed 24/7 in every mine and oil extraction operation, checking if the declarations of the quantity and quality of minerals and oil extracted by the companies are correct. With a team of experts and advanced technology, ASI has allowed many countries to claim and collect money owed and has renegotiated exploitation contracts with operators, recovering millions of dollars for its government clients.

The ASI Chief Financial Auditor reports to the Executive Vice President and is responsible for the preparation and delivery of audit reports of the operators to the Government, consisting of financial, technical, and environmental audits.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintain database of pro-forma operational audit proposals and contracts for hydrocarbon and metal and minerals operational audit services.
2. Issue draft operational audit hydrocarbon and metal and mineral proposals and contracts upon receipt of Government request.
3. Travel to potential Government clients as part of the Executive Team to present hydrocarbon and metal and mineral operational audit service proposals and contracts.
4. Prepare draft and preliminary reports related to the operational audit for ASI Management review and approval. These include Financial, Technical, and Environmental audit reports.
5. Travel to overseas government locations for Operator kick-off meetings and to present audit findings to the Government.
6. Acquire a working knowledge of the Operator companies under contract with the Government.
7. Become familiar with the terms and conditions of Convention and Production Sharing Contracts (PSA’s) between the Government and the Operator.
8. Coordinate the development of the “Documents Request” list for the operators.
9. Research and analyze financial statements, tax returns, cost oil accounts, and other audit-related issues.
10. Assist the local country ASI Managing Director in the audit engagement, including planning, directing, and completing the oil company financial audits.
11. Report on Operator compliance with Government policies and procedures.
12. Assist the foreign Government in negotiating with the Operator any financial recovery as a result of the audit findings.
13. Perform other job-related duties as necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Work experience in upstream oil operations and/or mining operations.
2. Accounting background in oil, gas, metals, and minerals operations and reporting.
3. Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
4. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. Excellent management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
6. Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
7. Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
8. Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
9. Ability to analyze vital data such as financial and progress reports and deliver actionable items.
10. Excellent decision-making skills.
11. Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to work across functional boundaries, build consensus, and drive results.
12. Strong written and verbal communication skills and good presentation skills.

Required Education, Certifications/Licenses, Related Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field required (Master’s degree desired).
2. 12 years’ technical experience in related field required.
3. At least 10 years of progressively responsible management positions.
4. CPA desired.

Physical Job Requirements:

1. This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) all the time.
2. This position requires the ability to spend all the time viewing computer monitors.

Travel Requirements:

1. This position requires overnight international travel 25 – 50% of the time.
2. Anticipated travel will be by car, air, and/or train.

Alex Stewart International is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Alex Stewart International is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Please see the United States Department of Labor's EEO poster and EEO poster supplement for additional information.

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