Internal Control Adviser

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company.

Could this be you? If so, we want to hear from you.

Purpose of the Role: 

Responsible for internal controls management and reporting.

Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES*):

Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

Internal controls  

• Support the business to develop and maintain a robust internal controls framework, in line with UK Corporate Governance Code requirements, ensuring appropriate governance over policies, risk assessment, RACMs, ELCs, ITGCs, effectiveness testing, monitoring/remediation/reporting 
• Ensure compliance with legal and FRC regulatory requirements and generally accepted frameworks e.g. COSO, 3 Lines of Defense model 
• Support delivery of controls training, including required methodology and expectations, together with an ongoing promotion and development of a value adding controls culture across the business 
• Provide robust and high-quality reporting to management and Audit & Risk Committee 
• Assist with the design and implementation of a GRC solution for the enlarged Group, focused on the business processes and Group reporting requirements 
• Drive automation of systems deployment of controls and for reporting where possible 

Critical Skills*, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

• University degree  
• Professional accounting qualification 
• Experience in financial reporting within a multinational company and/or Accountancy firm, with a strong preference for experience in the oil and gas sector 
• Strong internal control experience 
• Proven track record of managing relationships with key stakeholders  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain, understand and summarise business processes 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines 
• Enjoys challenging status quo and looking for continuous improvement in delivering better business results 

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Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.