Senior Internal Controls Specialist - Parker Wellbore

Parker Wellbore helps energy companies accomplish their drilling and production goals efficiently, reliably, and safely. Our global team supports oil and gas operators with innovative land and offshore drilling services, premium rental tools and well services, and advanced operations and management support. Founded in 1934, Parker Wellbore helps customers manage their costs and mitigate their risks, to achieve their operational goals in a safe and efficient manner. With experience in both harsh-environment regions and complex drilling situations, you can trust Parker Wellbore to get the job done.

The Sr. Internal Controls Specialist plays a critical role in assisting the internal controls manager and Corporate Controller in ensuring the integrity and compliance of financial operations within the organization. They are responsible for evaluating and monitoring internal control systems, identifying risks, and implementing measures to mitigate those risks.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure the promotion and awareness of responsibility and accountability principles as related to internal controls throughout the Company.
• Ensure the integrity of the Company’s internal control documentation, and the systems used to generate the documentation, to include, but not limited to, narratives, control descriptions, risk control matrices, test and interview process owners to understand and evaluate internal control design.
• Plan and execute testing activities aimed at identifying gaps between the documented procedures and the Company’s current practices.
• Determine effectiveness of control structure through testing. (i.e. document, summarize and discuss results with process owners to reach agreement on management’s responses.)
• Serve as a liaison and assist the internal controls manager and Corporate Controller during the annual internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from various departments to foster a culture of compliance and risk management.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on internal controls, compliance, and risk management principles.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.  Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Ensure that personal behaviors and work practices are in line with Company safety standards.
• Responsible for safety of self and others in the vicinity to include, but not limited to, employees, vendors and guests.
• Provide visible leadership engagement, be aware of housekeeping and take additional safety precautions to ensure no one is put at risk.

Necessary qualifications, skills and abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA) is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience is required.
• Previous Oil & Gas industry experience preferred.  
• Proven experience in conducting internal and/or external audits.
• Must have knowledge of standard auditing practices and procedures and the ability to apply them.
• Must have excellent PC skills to include all MS Office products.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to present oneself in a professional manner.
• Proficient in conducting financial audits, risk assessments, and control evaluations.
• Knowledge of relevant financial and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GAAP, SOX, IFRS)
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks, such as COSO and COBIT.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and interpret results accurately.
• Being multi-lingual is a plus.
• Must be able/willing to travel internationally.
• Must be detailed, organized and task oriented to manage rapid growth and increasing demand for information and results.
• Must have strong analytical skills and be able to work independently and make complex decisions while keeping the department’s and Company’s philosophies and goals in mind.

Position Competencies:

• Initiating & Driving Change
• Result Focused
• Team Work
• Customer Focus

Physical demands and work environment:

• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
• Carry up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
• Sit/stand while performing primarily sedentary work
• Use repetitive wrist, hand or finger movements at a computer.
• Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.

Parker Wellbore provides equal opportunity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If an applicant has a disability, the applicant may request accommodations when needed to enable that person to perform their essential job functions or to allow that person to participate in employment.