The job holder plays a key role the finance department, by bringing his/her strong knowledge in finance (transversal) and in system (SAP). This will allow him/her to be the focal point in finance methods, as well as in system. 

The job holder is using this full knowledge and background to anticipate and smooth future audits (becoming a recurrent exposure in this environment of growing affiliate).  

Mainly 3 Operated JVs (Lapa, CM-541 and South Santos) and 4 Non-Operated (Libra, Iara, Sepia and GdM).

Controls: 35 ELC (Entity Level Controls) and 66 Sox controls (30 controls under Tax, Accounting & Treasury departments).

Approximately 30 procedures under Finance direction (eng/port versions).

Job Dimensions:

TotalEnergies E&P Brasil Ltda’s long term vision is to become an important player in the Brazilian pre-salt within the next decade with an objective to produce approximately ~200 Kboed of oil by 2025. This will be achieved mainly with two assets operated; Lapa and CM-541 (Explo Phase) and 3 main assets operated by Petrobras: Libra, Iara (including ATP ToR) and Sepia. 

4 Entities / 10 Joint Ventures: 4 Operated | 6 OBO | 11 different partners.

11 relationship banks, 17 bank accounts (including offshore bank account). 

11 payment delegates. 

4 Intercompany loans / 14 bank guarantees.

The employee shall perform his/her activities in compliance with the HSE Management System, aligned with One Maestro Principles and oriented to safeguard the integrity of people, bearing in mind to preserve the environment and resources by contributing to improve our energy efficiency and decarbonization of Company’s assets and reputation.

Transverse management and development of all finance team, managing one direct report. 

Finance Methods:

Coordination of the Finance team to ensure consistency as SAP users (by promoting integration, team building and development professionals through trainings).

Control and monitor the application of the Finance best practices (including compliance of ERP with group rules, as per SIF Sharepoint).

Methods: Assist the Accounting & Tax Manager and Finance Director in participation and coordination of finance methods subjects (mainly with tax department, finance control department and methods/HQ).

Methods: Participation in the preparation of annual methods meeting with HQ (with Finance director, Accounting & Tax Manager, B&R manager).

Network: Continue building strong working relationship with key personnel in all affiliate’s departments and mètier lead user representatives in HQ.

Governance:

Preparation and coordination (as finance focal point) of recurrent audits (JV partners, internal, external (TAX), at cost certificate).

Responsible for preparation and update of common database to be used during future audits (assisted by finance team).

Follow-up the team of archiving pertinent documentation (used in multiple audits).

Responsible of coordination of annual at cost certificate with external auditors (to be used during JV partners audits).

Responsible for Anti-Corruption Accounting Control.

Procedures: Follow up and support the teams to keep the procedures up to dated.

SOX Controls and ELC: If applicable, ensure SOX compliance through definition of proper controls, adequate testing, and coordination with the SOX team. 

Accountabilities:

Transversal capabilities and knowledges (accounting and cost control, SAP ERP, technical as well as good relationship).

Proactivity (in order to initiate needed changes within affiliate).

Management (N-1 positions requested for this job due to scope).

University degree in Accounting, Administration or Economy. 

At least 7 years’ experience in Finance in the Oil & Gas industry.

Experience with Audits (preferably in “big 4 firms”).

Fluent in English (French is a plus).

Excellent IT skills (MS Office) and SAP Experience.

Used to work under pressure and with sharp deadlines.

Managerial and business skills.

Understand SOX standards and maintain systems to ensure compliance.

Good relationship with all affiliate areas to extract and generate reliable information. 

Interest in new technologies (digital transformation, audit tools).