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We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT – INTERNAL CONTROLS

Key Responsibilities

This role will assist with the risk awareness, risk management and internal control in Asset Solutions, supporting the strengthening and streamlining of controls within the business along with financial process improvement/efficiency.
Responsible for completion of monthly control reviews in alignment with Control Operating Requirements set by Group Finance.
Responsible for assisting in the preparation and assessment of the bi-annually Financial Control Questionnaires (COSA) and process to ensure gaps in controls are followed up and addressed including completion and reporting.
Assist with training and general awareness sessions to functional teams to embed policy and financial control requirements or other related topics.
Assist with internal audit queries and close out of actions.
Support Internal Controls Lead with any governance site visits and desktop reviews of Asset Solutions entities, focusing on compliance to CORS.
Monitoring of balance sheet reconciliation compliance across the BU, via ARCS (Account reconciliation tool)
Networking internally to complete ongoing review and update of documentation of Asset Solutions Finance processes to ensure that these are current, cover all key risks and controls, and are in alignment with Group policies.
Work with Business to improve and simplify current processes and controls through automation, consistency of process etc.
Conduct monthly risk register reviews with BU Finance Team.
Preparation and analysis of Red Flag Bank Details enquiries & processing for approval .
Provide assistance and analysis as part of the management of Credit Worthiness assessments of new business Clients.
Any other work as directed by the Internal Controls Lead.
No budget accountability.
Complex business structure with various entities which require oversight from internal controls perspective.
Role requires continuous improvement and proactive mindset in identifying and resolving controls issues as they arise.
Ability to network internally to understand issues and then develop solution(s) based on feedback from all relevant parties.
Approval to be sought from Senior Accountant or Finance Director prior to implementation of proposed resolutions.
Responsible for revisions of existing processes and procedures as well as creation of new local procedures as required.
Adherence to Petrofac Financial Controls Assurance Framework Standard.
Control Operating Requirements set by Group Finance.

Essential Qualifications And Skills

Part or fully qualified accountant, ICAS/ACCA/CIMA/ACT or equivalent.
Understanding of internal control framework and underlying accounting principles.
Experience of working within a regulated Internal Controls environment such as SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) or company enforced ICOFR (Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting process would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.
Continuous improvement mindset – not afraid to challenge the status quo and proactively find solutions.
Close attention to detail and risk-based mind set in analytic review.
Competent in Excel and experience in MS Office.
Ability to work well independently.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Preferably experience working on an ERP system, ideally Oracle.
Some ad hoc business travel may be required.

Additional Information

Accountant Internal Controls