Our client, a major international energy operator, is currently seeking an Internal Control Manager on a 28/28 rotation, to support a significant oil and gas redevelopment programme in Iraq.  

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world‑class energy project at a transformative moment - supporting the future of one of Iraq’s most strategically important hydrocarbon regions.

The Internal Control Manager reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is responsible to supervise/oversee all audit issues and status from state oil companies and any other related regulatory bodies. 

SPA for annual ~$1bn cost recovery audit conducted by state oil company including planning, coordination across the business, audit preparation and response to audit queries, observations and reports.

Managing a team to conduct monthly control activities review covering key processes; Purchase to Pay, Cash Management, Accruals, Period End Close and Application Security.
Leading the Internal Control Function and take responsibility for its development and improvement.

This is a rotational role and will back-to-back with another Internal Control Manager.

Requirements of the role:

• Prepare responses and justifications for all audit queries and observations received from state oil company and/or any other related regulatory bodies.
• Timely liaise responses and clarifications with CFO and company management before sharing with audit stakeholders.
• Discuss and close out received audit reports from state oil company and/or any other related regulatory bodies.
• Protect company Cost Recovery position by liaising with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence with DPC requirements.
• Manage and coach the team in conducting reviews across various functions
• Efficiently own and manage the monthly internal control review activities by the team in respect to deadline requirements.
• Share findings with the appropriate process owner(s) and ensure proper remediation of issues to safeguard future recovery of costs.
• Manage and maintain appropriate relationship with different process owners across different functions to meet the needs of the business and respond to state oil company/ regulatory bodies queries timely.
• Bring rigour to review of controls and contribute to maintenance of a proper control framework environment.

What you will need to be successful:

• Internationally recognised Accounting qualification and extensive experience in Internal Controls and Audits
• Experience of working in multi-cultural and challenging environments
• Joint venture experiences an advantage
• Previous experience of working in Iraq (or a neighbouring country)
• Track record of process improvement and modernisation
• Effective negotiation skills
• Experience in mentoring/coaching national staff
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Arabic speaker

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