Joint Venture Lead Auditor

AMS-PAR is one of the largest contract compliance firms in its peer group, serving the Energy and Utility industries for more than 40 years. Clients entrust us to assess and ensure operator billings comply with negotiated agreements and to facilitate remedies. We embrace technology to analyze data differently, adding value to client deliverables. Regardless of their size, all clients, from large international corporations to small independent firms, receive the same high-quality service. We hire experienced staff capable of contributing immediately. 

We are currently seeking an experienced Joint Venture Lead Auditor to join our contract compliance audit team.

Responsibilities

• Interpret complex Joint Operating Agreements, Production Handling Agreements, and other operational agreements.
• Plan and execute onshore and offshore joint venture audits.
• Develop audit approach and testing plan to assess compliance with agreed terms.
• Assign and review the work of team members.
• Participating as an individual contributor.
• Manage project budgets.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to address results and necessary corrective actions throughout each engagement.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Joint Venture Lead Auditor, including muti-person teams.
• Proven expertise in oil and gas accounting and joint venture auditing (e.g., overhead reconciliations, drilling operations, payroll, complex boat, helicopter, and other cost allocations).
• Onshore and Offshore experience required, including exposure to production handling agreements.
• International experience a plus.
• Critical and strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
• Highly organized with the ability to maintain well-documented workpapers.
• Self-directed and able to work independently in a virtual environment.
• Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Conversant with COPAS documents.
• Ability to mentor staff.

Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, mathematics, or supply chain management
• Minimum of 5 years of direct subject matter experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, both large and smaller company accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Quick Books).
• Multi-lingual a plus.

Location and Travel:

• Houston-based preferred, but office virtually.
• Less than 10%.

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