• The activities are performed in a multifunctional environment which is subject to change (in safety, economics, monetary, tax and labor regulations).
• High-level of reporting requirements and significant scrutiny of the financial information of the MzLNG Project from Government, Lenders, Partners, Shareholders and Auditors resulting in added/high pressure to meet multiple deadlines without compromising the accuracy.
• Promote the profile and influence of the Internal Control & Audit functions by providing a quality assurance and consultancy service within the affiliate by mean of a systematic disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, internal control, and risk management.
• The jobholder participates in affiliate risk mapping activities and monitors the implementation of action plans derived from internal and third-party audits.
• Additional duties include providing support and assistance all over MzLNG and TEPMA1 with Sarbanes-Oxley control assessments and improvement as part of Sarbanes-Oxley testing activities, and any other tasks requested by management.

Internal Audit

• Identify and assess areas of significant risks based on:

1. The several risk mappings of MzLNG and TEPMA1
2. The specific themes and concerns raised by E&P that are applicable to MzLNG and TEPMA1
3. The analysis of SOX controls and audit findings from previous years.

• Propose the MzLNG & TEPMA1 internal audit plan based on the significant risks of the entity, and ensure that this plan is shared with, and agreed by, all relevant Company stakeholders.
• Implement the validated internal audit plan and conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks.

Internal control

• Provide all inputs necessary for the annual update of the Sarbanes-Oxley Risk & Control Matrix and other SOX activities.
• Perform and document Sarbanes-Oxley tests using the E&P Internal Control tools and assist the IC&A department in identifying and reducing business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls.
• Raise awareness and promote the culture of Risk Management and Internal Control within MzLNG and TEPMA1.

Monitoring and reporting

• Consolidate and monitor the implementation of action plans deriving from:

1. Internal audits along with the several Sarbanes-Oxley activities, i.e., annual questionnaire on equity-accounted associates (aka “SME questionnaire”), annual entity-level control self-assessment (aka “ELC questionnaire”), annual activity-level control campaigns (aka “SOX controls”), including recommendations from statutory auditors.
2. The various audits received at MzLNG and TEPMA1, e.g., JV audits, Statutory audits, HSE audits, Security audits, etc.

• Prepare the quarterly Internal Control & Audit Committee meetings and ensure that complete, accurate and timely monitoring information is reported to relevant MzLNG and TEPMA1 management bodies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics or other relevant fields, being a Certified Accountant or Internal Auditor.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Sarbanes-Oxley or other internal control standards, internal and/or external audit, risk management.
• Good understanding of Oil & Gas business and operational processes with particular relevance to its applicable regulatory requirements and accounting procedures.
• Good knowledge of SAP systems.
• Strong communication and organization skills, with autonomy and drive, patience and persistence.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks against deadlines and work collaboratively as part of a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
• Fluent in  Portuguese & English.