Head of Payroll and Payroll Accounting

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Who We Are We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values - safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business - but not at all costs. Fostering an Inclusive Work EnvironmentTo deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.Job SummaryThe Accounting Supervisor is a high-volume, hands-on role responsible for day-to-day oversight of MEGPL (Marathon Equatorial Guinea Production Limited) technical accounting functions supporting the Equatorial Guinea Business Unit. The role provides leadership across external audits, national payroll, monthly financial close activities, statutory compliance, and financial reporting accuracy. This position offers the opportunity to lead through partnership with local and Houston-based stakeholders, support employee development through mentoring and coaching, and help strengthen accounting processes, controls, and reporting as business needs evolve. The candidate will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on audits and compliance, support core accounting activities, and help ensure MEGPL accounting deliverables are accurate, compliant, and completed with high ethical standards. Key stakeholders include MEGPL leadership, Corporate Finance, Legal and Tax, EG Government, working interest partners, and external accounting firms. Conduct MEGPL business with the highest ethical standards Lead coordination of EG Government, Partner, and Alba Plant statutory audits, including support packages, responses, accruals, and reporting accuracySupervise national payroll activities for 400+ employees, ensuring compliance with HR policies, local tax requirements, and labor lawsSupport monthly close, financial reporting, and implementation of accounting standards, procedures, and management requirementsEnsure compliance with statutory, tax, operational reporting, production sharing contracts, and other major agreementsSupport nationalization efforts through mentoring and coaching of national employeesMaintain effective internal controls and drive process improvements as business needs changeCollaborate effectively across culturally diverse teams, functions, partners, and external partiesUse strong analytical skills and attention to detail to improve accuracy, compliance, and decision supportDevelop others through coaching, knowledge sharing, and inclusive leadership Success Profile:Partners Collaboratively: Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals Drives Performance: Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals Communicates Effectively: Listens actively and invites new ideas for shared understanding, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results Financial/Quantitative Acumen: Understands how key financial and quantitative indicators impact the business Basic Requirements:Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field or foreign equivalent10 or more years of experience in oil and gas accounting Intermediate level of proficiency with common accounting and reporting tools, including S/4HANA, Oracle, Power BI, Excel, and PowerPointInternational oil and gas accounting experienceExperience supporting monthly close, financial reporting, audits, payroll, controls, or statutory compliance activitiesWilling and able to work a rotational 5 weeks on and 5 weeks off schedule in Malabo, Equatorial GuineaPreferred Requirements: CPA or CA certificationExperience with an exploration and production companyStrong English oral and written communication skillsBasic Spanish knowledgeDemonstrated teamwork, analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to challenge the status quo, and ability to work in an ethically and culturally diverse environmentPhysical Demands & Work Environment This is a rotational office-based role located in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. The role will require coordination across multiple time zones and interaction with local and Houston-based stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.Midland, TXType: Full time