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Controls Assurance Accountant
Employer:
BHPBilliton
Updated: Feb 9 2010
Desired Expertise: Accounting or Finance
Experience: 3+ years
Minimum Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Houston, TX, US
Reference Code: 620971
Job Status: Closed - No longer accepting applications
Job Description:
Job Number: 620971

Position Title: Controls Assurance Accountant

Opening date: 11 Feb 2010 2:00am

Closing date: 13 Mar 2010 10:00am

Job Description:

BHP Billiton is all about smart technology, innovation and great talent. If you want a challenging career and a chance to explore resource opportunities as well as your ambitions, we're the company for you. Think ahead. Think BHP Billiton.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

As a member of the Controls Assurance Team (CAT) support all Petroleum based Divisions and Functions to ensure:

  • Strong understanding of the BHPB SOX Methodology within business;
  • Support the business in creating and maintaining documentation of processes, controls, Management Level Controls (MLCs), End User Computing Applications (EUCAs) and IT applications as required in accordance with BHPB and Petroleum guidelines;
  • Support the business by facilitating evaluations of controls and processes;
  • Facilitate Group Audit Services (GAS) and external audit testing of controls and processes;
  • Conduct testing of controls;
  • Achievement of Petroleum SOX project milestones;
  • Facilitate resolution by the business of control issues/deficiencies;
  • Facilitate preparation, evaluation, and maintenance of Minimum Control Standards and Guidelines and documentation of control activities;
  • Work collaboratively with global process owners and control owners to achieve desired results across the CSG;
  • Strong understanding of the fundamentals of the Petroleum Core Controls Framework
  • Facilitate updates and provide guidance to all levels regarding the application of the Petroleum Approvals Framework and
  • Sub Delegation of Authority (DOA) Templates;
  • Capture issues raised by business and facilitate resolution or understanding of areas of concern;
  • Prepare reports for the quarterly Petroleum Leadership Teams' Control Committee
  • Prepare monthly controls reports for Divisions and Functions
  • Facilitate internal control related audits, self assessments and CSG assurance reviews (excludes statutory audits, HSE or JV audits);
  • Work collaboratively with other CAT members to share issues/learning's to ensure consistent application of ICE and
  • Controls Framework methodology across all sites;
  • Provide regular communication on status to the Controls Assurance Supervisor and other stakeholders as needed;
  • Suggest process improvements.

Provide global Petroleum support for:

  • BiceP input and monitoring of completion of required SOX tasks
  • DOA verification and compliance program
  • Maintenance of Action Tracker database for tracking the status of GAS audit issues
  • Maintain the Finance intranet portal content to ensure current and promote its use.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Undergraduate qualification in Business, Commerce, Finance or Accounting.
  • Recognized qualification CPA or equivalent.
  • 3-5 years accounting/business experience with exposure to audit, process and control improvement or corporate controls assurance activities.
  • Knowledge of finance/accounting process and oil and gas upstream industry also highly regarded.
  • Previous exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, internal controls and self assessment processes highly regarded.

Interpersonal skills:

  • Results and deadline focused with excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong facilitation, presentation and training skills to be able to liaise and influence the organization across all levels.
  • Strong listening skills in order to ensure sound understanding of business requirements.
  • The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter who is flexible in their approach to problem solving.

This Position Is Closed to New Applicants

This position is no longer open for new applications. Either the position has expired or was removed because it was filled. However, there are thousands of other great jobs to be found on Rigzone.

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