Finance Team Lead – Oil & Gas (Brunei)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Team Lead to oversee daily financial operations for an oil & gas client in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. The role involves managing accounting functions, ensuring compliance, and providing financial insight to support business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, accounting, and corporate requirements.
• Monitor budgets, costs, and variances, identifying opportunities for cost control.
• Maintain accurate financial records and robust financial controls and processes.
• Oversee tax matters, statutory filings, and audit requirements.
• Support contract reviews, business development, and M&A activities from a financial perspective.
• Conduct financial risk assessments and maintain an effective internal control framework.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business decision‑making.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on financial reporting and requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) highly desirable.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience with demonstrated leadership.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and taxation principles in Brunei.
• Oil & gas experience within an E&P operator environment, preferably with Brunei or Southeast Asia PSC exposure.

Required skills

• Financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Tax compliance
• Audit coordination
• Financial analysis