Governance, Risk, Assurance & Compliance Advisor

Location: Houston, Texas, United States Research, development and the deployment of technology for Shell's global exploration and production businesses is managed by Shell?s technology division of Shell International Exploration and Production (SIEP). Two companies, one based in The Netherlands and the other in the United States, work together to provide a wide range of products and services to Shell companies in the sector.
 
For more than 80 years, Shell's EP business has had central laboratories in each location to ensure that knowledge is gathered and shared among all Shell's Operating Companies. Shell's EP research center, Bellaire Technology Center, is one of the main technology centers for Shell globally, with other EP technology centers in Houston and New Orleans in the U.S. In-house R&D is supported by partnerships with external companies to maintain Shell?s leading edge technology for supply to Shell companies as well as the open market.
 
Shell International Exploration and Production Inc. is currently seeking Governance, Risk, Assurance & Compliance Advisor for its Houston, Texas Location.

Responsibilities:
In this position, you will be responsible for managing & coordinating core EP ServCo?s Governance, Risk, Assurance (GRA) and Compliance process and systems including: risk policies & matrix, assurance plan, Business Assurance Committees (BAC), Business Assurance letters, Fountain Assurance tracking and reporting, Control Tools (Conflict of Interest, Manual of Authority, SAP Security).
 
Key Accountabilities Include:
- Leading Controls Self Assessment process including SOX testing and Greenlight tracking and reporting on time
- Driving effectiveness and efficiency of controls framework through redesigning controls into smarter less actual controls
- Ensuring assurance processes and procedures compliance per the Global EP Business Management System
- Implement successful transfer of certain assurance processes to Shell Service Center- Manila
- Reviewing EP ServCo?s assurance framework
- Participating in the development and the implementation of a fit for purpose framework for EP ServCo, that is both efficient/effective and easy to comply with by the business
- Administering list of assurance providers, functional specialists, list of legal entities, preparation and follow up on BAL exception, etc, via ACT tool
- Liaising with the various directorate assurance staff
- Supporting the preparation of the pre-reading materials and follow up on actions
- Facilitating compliance activities
- Administering the system and generating reports for the Business Assurance Committee meeting
- Maintaining the risk profile and response register; includes follow up with risks owners on updates
- Supporting the tracking on BCI processing and completion of actions
- Administering the processing of updates to SAP profiles and provide guidance/training for controls that relate to the manual of authorities
- Administering Manual of Authorities
- Administering the segregation of duties/ RASCI controls updates
- Self-testing, SOX embedding, walk-throughs, Greenlight updates, etc

Requirements:
To be considered for this position, you must possess a Finance/Accounting Degree and/or CIMA and possess approximately 3 or more years experience in Finance (Governance experience preferred).
 
Additional Requirements Include:
- Must be able to work independently
- Strong analysis, presentation and written communication skills
- Good understanding of Shell?s business
- Ability to quickly grasp and operate with business risk, internal control and assurance concepts
- Must be an effective team player and be ready to provide support and coverage of other GRA& C team needs, as these arise
- Good understanding and application of internal controls either in a line or audit capacity, including IT-based controls
- SAP profile/controls skills will be an advantage
- Hands-on mentality
- Ability to work across cultures and time zones
- Ability to interact and function at all levels of management
- Ability and enthusiasm for promoting internal controls
- Demonstrated evidence of Enterprise first values and behaviors will be taken into account during the selection process
- Customer Focus
- Knowledge of Accounting Systems
- Advice and Support Business Decisions skills
- Manage Financial Risk skills
- Provided Governance Guidance/Direction
- Recommend, develop and implement risk Management and internal control systems skills
- Interpersonal & Communication skills
- Problem Solving & Analytical skills
 
In addition to the tasks outlined in this job description, you may be assigned other responsibilities as needed. The Shell Group of companies offers an outstanding benefits package. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online candidate profile. No phone inquiries will be accepted.
 
Shell Companies in the U.S. are equal opportunity employers.

Application Deadline: Saturday, October 07, 2006