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The Financial Controller is responsible for end-to-end financial control, financial reporting, and governance across the Company and its subsidiaries, ensuring the integrity of financial information, robustness of internal controls, compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and effective stewardship of financial resources.

The role works closely with the Chief Financial Officer to support capital discipline, cash preservation, lender and JV partner confidence, audit readiness, and Board-level financial assurance, while providing reliable management information to support decision-making. Principal 

Financial Management & Joint Venture Account Management

• Manage the Joint Venture finance team in managing JV accounting, cash calls, billings, and partner reporting.

• Monitor JV expenditures to ensure alignment with approved work programmes and budgets.

• Oversee expenditure authorisation processes in line with approved financial authority limits.

• Support cost discipline initiatives and identify opportunities for operational and structural cost optimisation.

• Provide timely, decision-useful financial insights to management.

• Support treasury activities including cashflow forecasting, liquidity monitoring, and short-term funding planning.

• Provide business advice to the Company's management and Executive management teams (financial and controls) to ensure the integrity of spending in this area and that the investments are focused in line with the Business Plan.

• Ensure compliance with Joint Operating Agreements and participate in DEVCOM, TECOM, OPCOM and other Joint Venture committees as appropriate.

• Provide support with new business entry decisions providing strategic advice relating to statutory, PSC and JOA requirements.

• Ensure the time writing model, processing of timesheets, true-ups and recharging to assets is kept up to date.

• Manage the JV Accounting team. Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Design, implement, review, and maintain robust accounting systems and processes.

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of accounting records across all entities.

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, statutory financial statements, and consolidated group financial reports in accordance with IFRS.

• Produce variance analysis against budgets and forecasts and report material movements to management.

• Ensure timely close processes with clear ownership, controls, and documentation.

• Support the preparation of Audit Committee and Board finance packs, as required. Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support management in the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.

• Monitor budget performance and highlight risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.

• Support medium-term planning assumptions and scenario analysis as required. Internal Control, Compliance & Audit

• Oversee and continuously strengthen internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures.

• Ensure audit readiness across all entities and act as primary coordination point for external auditors.

• Manage statutory audits, JV audits, lender reviews, and regulatory financial reviews.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial, tax, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

• Maintain and update accounting policies in line with evolving standards and business realities. Treasury, Debt & Stakeholder Support

• Support monitoring of debt facilities, covenant compliance, and lender reporting obligations.

• Assist the CFO in engagements with lenders, JV partners, and other financial stakeholders.

• Support accurate and timely financial inputs for funding, refinancing, or transaction processes. Risk & Assurance (Financial Focus)

• Identify, assess, and monitor key financial risks impacting the Group.

• Support financial risk mitigation actions relating to liquidity, controls, compliance, and reporting.

• Ensure appropriate insurance coverage is maintained, in coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Team Leadership & Management

• Manage, coach, and develop the finance team.

• Set clear objectives, performance expectations, and accountability standards.

• Promote a strong control-conscious and performance-driven culture within the finance function. General

• Provide high level support to the Chief Financial Officer.

• Perform all other duties that are necessary and reasonably attached to this Financial Controller position and the fulfilment of its responsibilities.

• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer. 

▪ Qualifications o Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. o Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (advantageous).

o Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).

▪ Experience o Minimum of 12–15 years progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior-level financial reporting and control responsibilities.

o Significant experience within the oil and gas upstream (E&P) sector.

o Demonstrated experience in JV accounting, statutory audits, and regulatory reporting.

o Experience supporting debt facilities, lender reporting, and transaction processes.

▪ Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

o Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.

o Solid understanding of upstream oil and gas financial operations and JV structures.

o Strong financial control, audit coordination, and compliance management capability.

o Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis expertise.

o High attention to detail with the ability to interpret and communicate financial information clearly.

o Proficiency in ERP and financial reporting systems.

Personal Attributes

o High integrity and ethical standards.

o Sound judgement and professional scepticism.

o Resilient, calm under pressure, and delivery-focused.

o Strong leadership and people management capability.

Other Attributes

o Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet reporting and audit deadlines.

o Ability to operate effectively in a lean, fast-paced, and evolving organisation

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