Internal Control Analyst (m/f)

Duties

• Ensure the consistency and adequacy of the Affiliate's internal control framework with the requirements of E&P
• Participates in the implementation of the SOX provisions within the Affiliate
• Performs the coordination and assessment of the answers to the Entity Level Controls (ELC) questionnaire. Coordinates the planning, execution, and reporting to Head Office of SOX control self-assessments
• Coordinates and validates results of SOX Activity Level Controls (ALC) testing campaigns. Ensures that supporting documents of ALC tests are relevant and sufficient
• Evaluates and resolves identified control deficiencies (no-compliance), including working directly with control owners on remediation efforts
• Provides support to the users of SOX tools
• Participates in the design and implementation of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in the ERP system. Ensures its compliance with E&P rules and policies. Solves any issues related to GRC (for example, segregation of duties conflicts in GRC module) by working with IT and E&P HQ internal Control group
• Creates and maintains end to end process documents around internal controls in the affiliate. Support to improve control processes and procedures
• Raises awareness and promotes the culture of internal control within the Affiliate
• Coordinate with Internal Control Manager the administration of the Company Management system and ensures that standards comply with local and international regulations, and E&P standards
• Contributes to the development and update of the CMS
• Follows-up plan for corrective actions agreed with responsible parties to ensure the proper implementation of the audit recommendations
• Ensure permanent improvement of the internal control system, taking into consideration the conclusions of Audits

Requisites

• University graduation in Accounting/Finance/Economics, Certified Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or other professional certification
• Experience/Specific Knowledge
• 6/7+ years’ of professional experience in SOX or other internal control standards, internal and/or external audit, risk management
• Good understanding of business and operational processes
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and accounting procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Good knowledge of the SAP system
• Fluent in English – a plus would be French/Portuguese
• Ability to perform multiple tasks against deadlines

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted