Internal Auditor at TotalEnergies

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:

The several risk mappings of MzLNG and TEPMA1.
The specific themes and concerns raised by E&P that are applicable to MzLNG and TEPMA1.
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:

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.
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.

Internal Auditor Full-Time