What you will deliver Support design and development of segment control processes, policies, and tools where segment variations to Group is required, working closely with the Accounting Reporting and Control VP and senior leadership in the segment. The role will also collaborate with internal and external auditors.Operate agreed group and segment level control processes, including the quarterly Due Diligence program and related control processesProvide advice on control gaps that emerge including impact assessment, root cause analysis and delivery of remediation action plansSupport segment policy implementation, provide policy mentorship and monitor compliance, including control analytics.Provide independent challenge to efficacy of business control operations and provide clear and practical control advice to collaborators, including in relation to business changes e.g. acquisitions.Identify and perform risk assessment on projects and process changes with an impact on financial reporting and / or controls. Lead and guide control owners in the execution of their accountabilities.Build and maintain a proactive partnership with business partners and business facing finance teamsWhat you will need to be successful : Must have educational qualifications : University degree and accounting qualification (CA, ACA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA, etc.) or MBA.Preferred education / certifications : University degree and accounting qualification (CA, ACA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA, etc.) or MBA.Minimum years of relevant experience :
- 8-10 years of relevant post degree experience in financial control, reporting or auditing (or similar) in an Oil and Gas business or experience in industries such as Retail, Asset-based business, Manufacturing, and Logistics
- Proven experience of driving transformation across finance or control processes
- Challenges existing ways of working and identifies quick wins and strategic solutions
- Digital skills including SAP knowledge, Power Bi, Power Apps etc. will be advantageous
Must have experiences / skills :
- Strong impact, interpersonal and communication skills, maintains constructive working relationships. Ability to communicate, influence and challenge at different levels including VP / SVP levels.
- Strong organization, process, and governance mentality, and work towards perfection
- Ability to identify control risks within sophisticated processes and advise on actions to mitigate risk. Rapidly identifies key issues in a sophisticated situation - and makes the complex simple.
- Self-starter with shown capability to prioritize multiple priorities and with a strong background of delivery
- Experience of driving transformation across finance or control processes
Skills Required
Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement