Lead Accountant - Halliburton in Dar es Salaam

Job Title: Lead Accountant

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Why Halliburton? How about global opportunities, interesting work within small cohesive teams, extensive training, and the opportunity to take your career wherever you want it to GO, with all the support and stability of a truly global organization. With more than 60,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, Halliburton is one of the largest and most respected energy services companies in the industry. Since 1919, our customers have relied on our industry-leading technologies, scientific expertise and, most importantly, our knowledgeable and experienced professionals to help them meet the world's demand for energy. Whether you are a new graduate seeking your first job, or an experienced professional looking to make a career change, we have fantastic opportunities across our organization. Are you ready to GO?

Under broad direction assists in the development of the Company's financial and accounting systems, processes, policies, and procedures. Challenges status quo and recommends accounting-related process improvements. Performs complex account reconciliations and associated analysis. Understands organizational structure and core businesses of the Company. Prepares and posts journal vouchers which may include consolidations and eliminations. Researches and resolves complex accounting issues. Interacts with other departments and business units to resolve financial related issues. Coordinates financial report preparation and analysis. Meets deadlines and works well under pressure to produce accurate and timely results. Skills typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate/graduate degree in accounting and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Accounting. Accounting Certification preferred. Experience/knowledge of SAP, COGNOS and Business Warehouse, activity-based cost accounting, project management skills and CVA Awareness required. Basic supervisory skills/experience preferred. Knowledge of US GAAP and country-specific accounting principles is required.

Halliburton is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


Job ID: 0023606

Deadline: 07-05-2013

How to Apply:
http://jobs.halliburton.com/tz/dar-es-salaam/finance-and-accounting/jobid3547448-lead-accountant-jobs