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JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Accountant with expertise in non-routine transactions plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the company's most significant high‑impact financial events. This role serves as an internal subject matter expert for unusual or judgment‑intensive accounting matters—including M&A activities, asset transactions, restructuring events, foreign currency considerations, and other exceptional or ad‑hoc financial transactions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting capabilities with the ability to partner across functions and provide clear, well‑supported guidance to leadership.Position SummaryJOB DESCRIPTIONThe Accountant with expertise in non-routine transactions plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the company's most significant high‑impact financial events. This role serves as an internal subject matter expert for unusual or judgment‑intensive accounting matters—including M&A activities, asset transactions, restructuring events, foreign currency considerations, and other exceptional or ad‑hoc financial transactions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting capabilities with the ability to partner across functions and provide clear, well‑supported guidance to leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Accounting & Transaction SupportLead the accounting assessment, documentation, and execution for non‑routine transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, restructuring initiatives, impairments, and complex asset movementsResearch and interpret applicable accounting standards (US GAAP / IFRS) to determine proper treatment for unusual or infrequent eventsPrepare clear and comprehensive technical accounting memorandums, position papers, and management briefingsEvaluate financial implications of proposed transactions and collaborate on structuring recommendationsCross‑Functional PartneringWork closely with legal, tax, treasury, operations, FP&A, intercompany, and executive stakeholders to ensure alignment and readiness prior to transaction executionSupport the integration of newly acquired operations into the accounting framework and assist in purchase price allocation (PPA) activitiesCoordinate with internal control teams to ensure proper documentation and risk mitigation for new processes arising from exceptional eventsAccounting Operations & ReportingManage accounting for foreign currency activities, including translation, remeasurement, and analysis of exchange‑rate impactsOversee and validate accounting for fair value adjustments, impairments, provisions, and other judgment‑based entriesEnsure accurate and timely recording of all non‑routine transactions in accordance with accounting policies and reporting timelinesAssist in preparing disclosures related to complex financial events for internal and external reportingAudit & ComplianceServe as the key contact for external auditors on complex or unusual accounting mattersProvide supporting documentation, technical analysis, and clear explanations of accounting conclusionsEnsure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirementsProcess Improvement & GovernanceIdentify opportunities to streamline accounting processes related to non‑routine transactionsContribute to the development or enhancement of accounting policies, playbooks, and guidance for complex scenariosSupport the implementation of system or workflow enhancements within the ERP related to exceptional or judgment‑based transactionQualificationsCA / CPA (or equivalent professional qualification) requiredMinimum 8 years of post‑qualification experience, preferably in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a transaction‑focused environmentStrong understanding of intercompany processes, eliminations, settlements, transfer pricing, and associated tax implicationsDemonstrated experience analyzing and executing complex or non‑routine accounting transactionsProven ability to write technical accounting papers and interact confidently with external auditorsAdvanced proficiency in Excel; hands‑on experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or JDE is strongly preferredExceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high degree of attention to detailAbility to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, navigate ambiguity, and meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracyStrong communication skills with the ability to translate technical accounting concepts for non‑technical stakeholdersAbout UsWeatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.Join UsWeatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Accountant with expertise in non-routine transactions plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the company's most significant high‑impact financial events. This role serves as an internal subject matter expert for unusual or judgment‑intensive accounting matters—including M&A activities, asset transactions, restructuring events, foreign currency considerations, and other exceptional or ad‑hoc financial transactions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting capabilities with the ability to partner across functions and provide clear, well‑supported guidance to leadership.Position SummaryJOB DESCRIPTIONThe Accountant with expertise in non-routine transactions plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the company's most significant high‑impact financial events. This role serves as an internal subject matter expert for unusual or judgment‑intensive accounting matters—including M&A activities, asset transactions, restructuring events, foreign currency considerations, and other exceptional or ad‑hoc financial transactions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting capabilities with the ability to partner across functions and provide clear, well‑supported guidance to leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Accounting & Transaction SupportLead the accounting assessment, documentation, and execution for non‑routine transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, restructuring initiatives, impairments, and complex asset movementsResearch and interpret applicable accounting standards (US GAAP / IFRS) to determine proper treatment for unusual or infrequent eventsPrepare clear and comprehensive technical accounting memorandums, position papers, and management briefingsEvaluate financial implications of proposed transactions and collaborate on structuring recommendationsCross‑Functional PartneringWork closely with legal, tax, treasury, operations, FP&A, intercompany, and executive stakeholders to ensure alignment and readiness prior to transaction executionSupport the integration of newly acquired operations into the accounting framework and assist in purchase price allocation (PPA) activitiesCoordinate with internal control teams to ensure proper documentation and risk mitigation for new processes arising from exceptional eventsAccounting Operations & ReportingManage accounting for foreign currency activities, including translation, remeasurement, and analysis of exchange‑rate impactsOversee and validate accounting for fair value adjustments, impairments, provisions, and other judgment‑based entriesEnsure accurate and timely recording of all non‑routine transactions in accordance with accounting policies and reporting timelinesAssist in preparing disclosures related to complex financial events for internal and external reportingAudit & ComplianceServe as the key contact for external auditors on complex or unusual accounting mattersProvide supporting documentation, technical analysis, and clear explanations of accounting conclusionsEnsure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirementsProcess Improvement & GovernanceIdentify opportunities to streamline accounting processes related to non‑routine transactionsContribute to the development or enhancement of accounting policies, playbooks, and guidance for complex scenariosSupport the implementation of system or workflow enhancements within the ERP related to exceptional or judgment‑based transactionQualificationsCA / CPA (or equivalent professional qualification) requiredMinimum 8 years of post‑qualification experience, preferably in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a transaction‑focused environmentStrong understanding of intercompany processes, eliminations, settlements, transfer pricing, and associated tax implicationsDemonstrated experience analyzing and executing complex or non‑routine accounting transactionsProven ability to write technical accounting papers and interact confidently with external auditorsAdvanced proficiency in Excel; hands‑on experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or JDE is strongly preferredExceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high degree of attention to detailAbility to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, navigate ambiguity, and meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracyStrong communication skills with the ability to translate technical accounting concepts for non‑technical stakeholdersAbout UsWeatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.Join UsWeatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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