Business Processes Controller

Company: Eni
Skills: Operations Management, Budget / Cost Control
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Kazakhstan

Job title: BUSINESS PROCESSES CONTROLLER
Location: Aksai, Kazakhstan
Job reference #: 31839
Contract type: International (expatriate) assignment. Fixed-term. Rotational contract (6/2/6/2/6/3)
Language requirements: Advanced level of English

At Eni, we are looking for a Business Processes Controller within Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. in Aksai, Kazakhstan. You will be responsible for developing, managing and delivering both strategic and operational activities within the Document Management Section and Business Processes Control teams. This includes overseeing committee preparations and follow-ups, handling information requests, managing risks and performance, ensuring proper authority governance and supporting corporate systems and tools. A key aspect of the role is maintaining a robust control framework for document regulation through efficient use of KPO assets, while also contributing to HSE risk management. Additionally, the role involves shaping organizational strategies, processes, and tools to ensure effective performance indicator measurement aligned with company objectives and evolving market conditions. The controller also coordinates the compilation of data into presentations, reports and other formats, and facilitates meetings for strategic, organisational and operational decision-making across KPO committees and with external stakeholders.

Your employment contract will be managed by Eni International Resources Ltd (EIRL).

About Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V.

Agip Karachaganak B.V. is Eni's Kazakhstan Branch and plays a crucial role in the development and operation of the Karachaganak field, one of the world's largest gas and condensate fields located in western Kazakhstan. As a partner in the Karachaganak Petroleum Operating Consortium (KPO), AKBV collaborates to optimise production efficiency and drive local development through various initiatives. Agip Karachaganak B.V. is committed to sustainability and innovation, ensuring a positive impact on both the environment and the communities it serves. Working at Agip Karachaganak B.V. offers numerous benefits, including opportunities for career growth, a supportive work environment, and a strong commitment to sustainability and community development.

Main responsibilities:

 

• Coordinate logistics and compile content for Operating and Contracting Committee meetings, as well as for Joint Operating Committee meetings, and submit to the Corporate Governance Director. Provide any necessary support to the Corporate Governance Director to ensure meetings achieve their intended purpose and value, while effectively interfacing with KPO departments, Parent Companies and other stakeholders.
• Manage, compile and submit reports, statements or summary statistics to the Corporate Governance Director. Oversee activities required for the effective preparation, execution, performance monitoring and follow-up of KPO Subdivision and KPO committee meetings. This includes maintaining continuous control and statistical records of work performance, quality of outputs and other planned or approved business processes. Ensure effective record-keeping and reporting, and maintain a record of the general economic activity of KPO and its subdivisions.
• Coordinate and manage processes and tools to identify, monitor, document, report and prepare for the sanctioning of leading and lagging key performance indicators (KPIs) across all levels of KPO. Ensure these KPIs align not only with strategic plans approved by Parent Companies but also with associated risks related to achieving business objectives.
• Manage the Integrated Risk Management processes and tools. Prepare and conduct risk update discussions with Risk Owners and Risk Mitigating Action Owners. Support the Corporate Governance Director by preparing and following up on materials for Risk Management Committees. Ensure that risk mitigating actions are defined using the SMART criteria and are closed out in a timely and appropriate manner. Provide a final review of closed risks or mitigation actions ahead of each Risk Committee Meeting.
• Manage and improve the Manual of Authority (MoA) processes and systems to ensure updates reflect organizational changes and inflation adjustments. Submit authority and MoA change requests to the Corporate Governance Director for approval.
• Provide processes and tools that enable KPO to manage correspondence and communication with all internal and external parties. Ensure the security, integrity and safety of all data -particularly to protect commercial value, intellectual property and confidential information -while fulfilling record-keeping obligations for electronic and/or hard-copy records as required under the FPSA.
• Provide necessary support to plan, prepare, execute and follow up on VIP visits and/or KPO General Director-owned engagements (e.g., KPO town halls, extended leadership meetings, local leader or DirCom away days, etc.).
• Maintain and update Business Continuity Plans and conduct annual drills. Act as the Corporate Governance Director's delegate in fire, safety, emergency or crisis management situations. If delegated and required, participate in active events and, upon approval from the Crisis Manager, activate the Business Continuity Plan and manage the Fall Back site.
• Manage and maintain an up-to-date KPO control framework library comprising all regulating documents. Ensure the framework protects KPO's commercial value and intellectual property, is reviewed at set intervals, and avoids conflicts or duplications.
• Coordinate, compile, and report on budgets and contracts for the General Director and Corporate Governance Director, and submit them for approval to the Corporate Governance Director.
• Manage and improve existing governance systems (processes and tools), and implement new ones as needed. This includes systems for the regulating documents library, risk management, Manual of Authorities, Segregation of Duties and hard-copy archives (e.g., ECM, SAP, AspenTech, Primavera, etc.).
• Manage and motivate subordinate staff, ensuring effective deployment according to their abilities and supporting the ongoing professional development of local staff.
• Execute other tasks assigned by the line manager that fall within the scope of the position.

Skills and experience required:

 

 

• Higher education (university degree or higher) in a relevant specialty. A Master of Business Administration or an additional qualification in management is preferred.
• Extensive work experience in a managerial position relevant to the organization's area of activity.
• Knowledge of legal and other normative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan (RoK), as well as methodological and other materials related to planning, record-keeping and analysis of company activities.
• Basic knowledge of the Labour Law of the RoK.
• Understanding of occupational health and safety rules and standards.
• Familiarity with methodological data and statistics related to the organization's economic parameters.
• Awareness of the current state, strategy and future requirements for subsurface and surface hydrocarbon development, production operations and business environment assessment (e.g., product marketing).
• Experience in compiling, reviewing and reporting current and prospective plans for operational and economic activities.
• Proficiency in statistical methods for systematic data analysis, interpretation and reporting, with an understanding of data definitions, uncertainty, sensitivity, outliers and other subsurface and economic parameters relevant to the organization and its subdivisions.
• Knowledge of both local and international best practices in organizing economic activities within a market economy.
• Basic understanding of production technologies and processes.
• Familiarity with business and/or HSE risk management concepts.
• Understanding of the organization's structure, specialization, and operational characteristics.
• Proficiency in using computing equipment and communication tools.
• Technical work experience in field/reservoir development, well operations, production operations, project management or business economics.
• Experience in compiling and executing data analytics using statistical methods for economic parameters, and reporting findings to the organization and its subdivisions.
• Strong team player with excellent data analytics capabilities and leadership skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to link business objectives to risks, controls, and assurance. Capable of understanding end-to-end value chains, uncertainties, sensitivities, and the complexities of operating within a joint venture and the RoK context.
• Proven experience and strong skills in stakeholder management, particularly in interactions with senior management and key external stakeholders, including government representatives.

How to apply:

 

 

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy - a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

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