Controller, Finance (Internal Controls)

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Controller specializing in Finance Internal Controls to support and enhance the internal control framework across multiple business units within our organization. The role involves documenting and coordinating internal control processes, ensuring compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) and PCAOB standards, and leveraging financial systems for efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining the finance department's internal control framework.
• Support risk and control self-assessments (RCSA) and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) to evaluate control effectiveness.
• Perform regular testing of financial controls and processes to identify issues or anomalies.
• Ensure uniform control testing across the company and its subsidiaries.
• Develop action plans to resolve audit findings and address high-risk areas.
• Analyze data to provide insights on internal controls' performance to management.
• Maintain compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
• Document financial and system-related controls and workflows thoroughly.
• Support risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation efforts, and help develop comprehensive risk management strategies.
• Test the efficiency of risk management activities ensuring adherence to SOX and PCAOB requirements.
• Contribute to creating and rolling out financial and system-related policies ensuring organizational adherence.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of documents for internal and external audits.
• Facilitate smooth communication with external auditors by assembling required information.
• Assist in internal audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-ups to improve control systems.
• Integrate internal control practices into daily operations and decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with various teams to support internal control initiatives and governance.
• Keep updated with regulatory changes to maintain compliance with UAE, ADNOC, and client-specific codes and standards.
• Regularly report on the status of internal controls and risk management activities to the internal controls team.
• Support strategic implementations related to internal controls and governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7 to 8 years of experience in finance and systems compliance, preferably within regulated industries spanning multiple countries.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle.
• Programming skills in Python and C++.
• Fluent in written and spoken English with strong analytical and computational skills.

Additional Information

The role mandates compliance with all UAE laws, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling, and client asset integrity management codes of practice.