We are currently seeking a Internal Control Specialist, reporting directly to the Head of the Department to join our team based in UAE, Abu Dhabi.
About us:
Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.
Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.
About the role:
Summary:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in auditing / accounting services.
- Experience in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) / International Standards on Auditing (ISA) regarding the evaluation of a company’s financial reporting control.
- Knowledge in the practical application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
- Knowledge on Tax & VAT in UAE.
- Skills: Communication, Computer Skills, Time Management, Proactive, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills
- Hierarchically report to: Middle East Internal Control & SOX Manager & ADOC Finance Director
- Key Interaction & Coordination (Internally, externally):
- Internally: All Finance Department (Accounting, PFC, Tax, Treasury & Reporting) Teams, Cost Control, Procurement, Subcontract, Payroll & Legal as well as Internal Auditors.
- Externally: Auditors (Coordination & Support)
- Internal Control Activities:
- Assist in the annual scoping and test of internal control over financial statements (Walkthrough, Interim Testing, Roll Forward Testing and Year End Testing) based on the Group Instruction & Methodology.
- Coordinate meetings with the process owners of different departments (Finance, Accounting, Cost Control, Human Resources, Procurement, Subcontracts) to review the Risk Control Matrix received by the Group and to analyze if the recommended controls are applicable to each business, which control can be delegated to other T.EN entities & which one will be newly implemented to the business and from when.
- Participate in the Walkthrough (Control Design) and coordinate meetings with process owners to obtain a clear step by step understanding & description of the business process and validate that controls are well implemented.
Furthermore, prepare emails to request the process owners to provide the evidence & documentation to perform the control design assessment & implementation of all the controls (40 Applicable Controls average). Coordinate with Process Owner to obtain the updated narrative describing the work business process as reported during walkthrough meeting and validate it with Local Internal Control Manager to be used as basis for testing.
- Collect the evidence and perform testing (Interim, Roll Forward and Year End Testing) of all controls to ensure continued compliance with all regulatory guidelines (e.g., SOX) and I. C. Group Instructions. Furthermore, ensue that testing is performed following the Group Methodology. Work performed for each control must be documented in a template and uploaded in BWise (Internal Control T.EN Tool) before the Group Deadline.
- On daily basis, once an observation or exception is found, communicate to the Internal Control & Business SOX Manager, therefore decision & actions can be taken timely and reported to Internal Control Group within the time frame.
- On quarterly basis, prepare a report with the list of observation and recommendations to be presented to the Internal Control & Business SOX Manager. Subsequently this report can be presented to the different Process & Control Owners, heads of departments to schedule & take required actions for process & quality improvement.
- Coordinate with external auditors & Internal Auditors - Collect & review the evidence requested before it is shared with the auditors. Furthermore, respond to review comments and ensure resolution to any potential issues identified during testing phase.
Starting Date: ASAP
About you:
We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:
Qualifications: Bachelors or Diploma
Languages: English + proficiency level (Basic, Professional, Fluent)
Main skills: (up to 4)
Your career with us
Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T. EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, Graduate Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development.
What’s Next?
Once receiving your system application, our recruiting team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with a reasonable timeframe. Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.
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