*reporting to: finance director*
*location: ciudad del carmen, mexico*
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role summary*
the general purpose of this role is to manage the accounting, controlling and reporting activities within the seamex operations in mexico including budgeting and forecasting.
all activities will also be conducted in a sox compliant manner in line with the control framework.
the role will involve reporting to the finance director as well as the seamex director of operations and will require a close working relationship to ensure support is provided as and when required to the operations team.
the financial manager is responsible for directing and proactively coordinating the work of the employees throughout the financial aspect of the seamex operation.
this position, together with the team, supports the operational management team and other support function when needed.
the finance manager is also in charge of monitor and explain major financial drivers, risks and opportunities of the business.
ensure issues which present a potential financial impact are raised and resolved in a timely manner and in accordance with seadrill policies and procedures.
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qhse*
- make sure that you and your team work safely every day, every hour and every minute, without exception.
- follow and comply with all health, safety and environmental procedures of the company.
- follow and comply with all health, environmental and safety requirements required by applicable local and international legislation.
- support seamex operations departments and qsms in the investigation of undesirable events, near accidents and accidents of any nature;
participate in internal audits of adequacy to the management systems; participate in the core team in supporting the units in external audits
*job specific*
*management*
- * *provides leadership and direction for the seamex rig controllers and tax team, ensuring the operations teams receive the required support from the business
- partners to proactively manage their business, reduce risks and exploit opportunities
- responsible for the accounting of seamex including the relevant legal entities.
- maintains strong alignment with the finance director, finance shared service centre (ssc) and is the key point of contact within finance for the area seamex executive leaders.
*monitor the day-to-day operations*:
- * *establishes and manages relationships within the assigned region, gaining an in depth understanding of the region's operations and its financial information needs and provides financial guidance and decision-making support.
- ensure compliance with applicable legal and accounting requirements, including the rules of control and authority stipulated in internal procedures.
evaluate processes, procedures and technology solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
- responsible for the quality in mexico of access to general accounting and that all procedures are followed.
- works collaboratively with the finance director to ensure accuracy in the financial budget and -forecast process as well as with the director of accounting shared
- services to ensure accuracy and completeness of the financial results drives a culture of financial accountability, understanding and discipline amongst regional directors and line managers of budget owners
- proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and leads the execution of financial improvement opportunities.
- conduct analyses and communicate accounting issues to the finance director.
communicate the company and other departments on issues that affect accounting within seamex.
- evaluate processes, procedures and technology solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
- ensure all tax obligations are being properly and timely filed ensure accurate on reporting from tax team
- deal with external counsels and consultants as well as validate costs charged by these vendors
- review and approve tax analysis to mitigate tax audits
- provide clarification and attend external governmental tax auditors on the several demands
- supervise proper processing and payment of invoices processed by the ssc team in liverpool
- review management reports to identify potential accruals and adjustments for goods and or services and feeds this back to the ssc
- monitoring and control of ar (from the revenue accrual to the invoice collection)
- close relationship with client to ensure copades are being properly issued as well as deliver the physical estimaciones at the client location
- cashflow monitoring and close interaction with corporate treasury team
- approves the financial information provided during preparation of all "what-if" scenario analysis including, proposed projects, deferrals of projects, marketing bas, etc.
- projects control from the sibr till the afe expenditure
- ensure petty cash utilization and control is managed in line with relevant dir
- support ssc team on the balance sheet review
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