Controller, General Accounts & Consolidation Section Full Time NEW

Supervise the preparation and submission of, quarterly and yearly financial consolidated financial statements across the ADNOC Group (HQ and Group Companies), oversee the coordination, provide related support, and ensure that all Directorates and Group Companies follow the applicable financial Group-wide guidelines, procedures and frameworks, in order to drive compliance of financial reporting and fulfil requirements of external auditors.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

• Contribute to the development and oversee the implementation of standardised Group-wide guidelines, procedures and frameworks (for HQ and Group Companies) that drive uniform consolidated reporting across the organisation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and alignment of policies, procedures and systems related to (consolidated) reporting (e.g. One ERP), liaising with other departments as necessary, in order to contribute to the accuracy, timeliness and usefulness of financial reporting activities.
• Ensure that all Directorates and Group Companies follow and comply with the established financial reporting guidelines, procedures and frameworks, in line with internal and external audit requirements.
• Oversee the coordination with various Business Line/Corporate Directorates and the Finance function across the ADNOC Group (HQ and Group Companies), in order to ensure they are provided with the required financial services and support that allow for a prompt resolution of accounting issues and an efficient communication flow between the various Directorates, ADNOC Subsidiaries and the Financial Control Unit.
• Manage the relationship between ADNOC and ADAA, in cooperation with Internal Controls, for all matters related to Audit issues, findings, comments, information request and compliance, and financial statements.
• Support the appointment of External Auditors and responsible for matters related to:
• RFP to assign the auditors
• Contract renewal
• Endorsing their invoices
• Coordination of all meeting within ADNOC
• Handling all the admin issues including passes to ADNOC premises
• Arranging for their presentation to ADNOC audit committee
• Manage the process of preparing the consolidated and interim financial statements (and notes to the consolidated financial statements), including monthly reporting.
• Review and approve consolidation entries – a key aspect in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements – and assist ADNOC entities in the finalisation of the related balance reconciliations.
• Support the administration of audit reports from both Government and External auditors, and ensure a timely and efficient follow-up on audit findings.
• Lead the financial governance framework and ensure the timely and efficient closure of the accounts on a monthly basis.
• Ensure the participation of the Group Financial Planning Budgeting and Reporting Unit in the Audit Committees of various Group Companies and Subsidiaries, in order to enable an efficient communication flow between the General Ledger function, Audit function, the Internal Control Department and the lnternal Auditor of the relevant Group Companies.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

• Discuss replies to audit observations and recommendations to auditors with the Internal Control Department, and contribute in the timely and appropriate response to Auditors on their audit findings and recommendations.
• Initiate analyses leading to the identification of financial risks, and assess the potential risk and vulnerability it creates for the business and the Group in relation to operational factors of cost and quality, classification of capital or revenue expense and significance as to frequency of occurrences.
• Direct the collection of financial documents and information from various ADNOC entities (such as Budgets, Performance Measures, Financial policies, Fixed Assets valuation), and ensure a proper follow-up is performed whenever required.
• Participate in selecting the Group Companies’ external auditors.
• Meet with the CFOs of Group Subsidiaries to address any significant audit issues and to keep them informed of emerging trends and successful practices in the audit compliance.
• Finalise the required assessment of the impact of new International Financial Reporting Standards on ADNOC Consolidated financial statements, and prepare related memos and impact analyses.
• Provide advisory services to Group companies and BLDs on various matters, such as financial reporting & analysis, IFRS, contractual arrangements and financial compliance.
• Review and analyse financial statements and group performance.
• Provide analytical explanations on consolidated accounts

Generic Accountabilities

Management

• Plan and supervise the activities of the personnel and resources of the Section to achieve the Department objectives in an efficient and cost-conscious manner while ensuring implementation of approved operational plans for the Section in line with Department objectives.
• Develop the knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit in the Section and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDP’s), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the Section in coordination with the Human Capability Group to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.

Budgets and Operational Plans

• Compile and provide input for preparation of the Department budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved the Section budget levels.
• Investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Lead the implementation of approved Section policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls in order to support execution of the Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)

Performance Management

• Implement the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Section in accordance with Company approved guidelines and continuously monitor the achievement of the Section KPIs related to the approved Annual Performance Management Contract and the Balanced Score Card.

Organisation Structure and Development

• Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Section that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation and support initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve operations and services.
• Propose improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Section.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Section in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
• Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all Section employees to meet HSE standards.

Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reports

• Prepare all Section MIS and progress reports to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to Company Management to effectively manage the business.

Internal Communications & Working Relationships

• Manager, Accounts & Assets
• BLD and Group Company Finance Departments, to support uniform reconciliation and reporting, resolve accounting issues and support effective and efficient communication required for the completion of monthly, quarterly and yearly statutory reporting.
• Group Company CFOs

External Communications & Working Relationships

• ADAA
• External Auditors

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or Finance.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

12 years of professional experience in Accounting or Finance

Professional Certifications

Professional Accounting qualification.

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort

Minimal

Work Environment

Normal office environment.