SOX AND PROCEDURES COORDINATOR

Location: London, UK

Contract type: Permanent.

Occasional travel within the UK or to our HQ in Italy may be required, as well as occasional overtime or adjusted working hours to meet business needs.

Language requirements: Fluent level of English

At Eni, we are looking for a SOX and Procedures Coordinator within Liverpool Bay CCS in London, UK. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance to the internal control system of Financial Reporting (with particular focus on, but not limited to, the compliance to Sarbanes-Oxley Act - SOX), within the Liverpool Bay CCS operations and with regulatory frameworks. This role includes developing and maintaining internal controls, managing compliance procedures, and ensuring accurate internal control framework for the financial reporting. You will be the primary point of contact for SOX-related inquiries and guidance.

About Liverpool Bay CCS Limited

Liverpool Bay CCS Limited, a member of the Eni S.p.A. group, is the owner and operator of the Liverpool Bay Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Transportation and Storage (T&S) infrastructure. This project is a key component of the HyNet North West Industrial Cluster, aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the North West of England and North Wales. Liverpool Bay CCS Ltd works with hard-to-abate industries in the North West of England and North Wales, to transport captured CO2 from various plants to safe and permanent storage beneath Liverpool Bay. The company is repurposing some of its existing infrastructure, including depleted reservoirs that have held natural gas for millions of years, to support economic growth in the region and help the UK achieve its Net Zero objectives. By joining Liverpool Bay CCS Ltd, employees become part of a pioneering effort in carbon capture and storage, contributing to a sustainable future while benefiting from a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Main responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a robust Internal Control system compliance framework in line with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Ensure adherence to Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, focusing on internal controls and financial reporting accuracy.
• Design, document, and implement internal controls to mitigate financial reporting risks.
• Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to Internal Control system compliance and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate Internal Control system audits and reviews, provide necessary documentation and address any audit findings.
• Oversee control testing to evaluate effectiveness and address any deficiencies, with the aim of implementing best practices to strengthen the control environment and minimize financial reporting risks.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential control gaps or process inefficiencies and develop corrective actions plans as necessary.
• Regularly review and enhance procedures to maintain compliance with changing regulations, ensuring overall compliance with Ofgem regulations and corporate governance standards.
• Maintain comprehensive Internal Control system compliance documentation, including control matrices, flowcharts, and testing records.
• Prepare and present Internal Control system compliance reports for management and auditors.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of compliance status and remediation progress.
• Provide training to finance, accounting, and operational staff on Internal Control system SOX requirements and internal control procedures.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams, including finance, audit, operations, and legal, to ensure comprehensive Internal Control system compliance.
• Cooperate with the Compliance Officer and senior management in compliance strategy and reporting.

Skills and experience required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Previous experience working within a regulated industries environment.
• Significant experience with implementing Internal Control Systems and SOX compliance procedures.
• Strong experience in SOX compliance, internal controls frameworks (COSO/COBIT), and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of SOX requirements, especially Sections 302 and 404.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, especially in the context of internal control (ICFR).
• Able to identify compliance gaps and implement efficient control measures.
• Able to coordinate SOX compliance activities across multiple departments.
• Strong communication skills, able to clearly explain compliance procedures and advise accordingly.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Fluent level of English.

How to apply:

Applications are only accepted through our online application system. Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy - a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.