Controller Specialist

Job title: CONTROLLER SPECIALIST

Location: Singapore

Job reference #: 32002

Contract type: Permanent

Language requirements: Fluent in English

At Eni, we are looking for a Controller Specialist within Versalis Asia Pacific, based in Singapore.

The company is currently seeking a capable, experienced and passionate candidate to take on this role. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations and ensure the completion of all activities in line with required timeframes, quality standards and workload expectations.

About Versalis

Versalis is Eni's chemical company which operates at an international level in basic and intermediate chemicals, plastics, rubbers, as well as chemicals from renewable sources. It is also committed to developing technologies for polymer recycling. As part of Eni's broader commitment to the energy transition, Versalis is focused on being a fully sustainable and diversified chemical company capable of generating value for all stakeholders and contributing to achieving the aim of carbon neutrality. With 7 research centres and present in over 30 countries worldwide, Versalis has approximately 700 products in the field of chemicals and plastics which features in its portfolio.

Versalis Asia Pacific serves as a regional headquarters and service centre primarily for Versalis' production and trading activities of petrochemical products in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to managing the financial operations of Versalis Asia Pacific, which has an annual turnover of US$60 million, it also provides extended services to other Eni Group companies in the region, supporting upstream business activities.

Main responsibilities:

Controlling

• Ensure accurate preparation of budgets and forecasts, coordinating information flow to relevant units and headquarters.
• Manage company controls to analyse deviations from budget and prior year results, and collaborate with other departments to define corrective actions and efficiency improvements.
• Oversee the buying and selling processes of products; prepare economic reports by business/product to support sales and marketing activities, including short- to medium-term trade monitoring.
• Collaborate with the Sales Area to monitor purchase mark-ups and prepare customer sales pricing.
• Prepare economic, financial and commercial reports to support company management.
• Compile reports required by local authorities and legislation.
• Define the accounting structure in line with local GAAP, IFRS and Group guidelines, ensuring alignment of the Group Chart of Accounts with relevant standards.
• Liaise with auditors and provide necessary documentation for the annual audit process.
• Execute actions and verifications related to asset operations and tax implementations, including assessments and inventories of company goods and materials.
• Ensure alignment and consistency between local and main ERP systems, maintaining coherent data and chart of accounts.
• Support the setup and management of AFC services provided to other Eni Group companies in the region.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the AFC Manager, contributing to system implementation and process improvements across the region.

Compliance and Audits

• Ensure that Versalis Asia Pacific and managed entities' financial statements fully comply with regulatory requirements and accounting standards (e.g. IFRS), maintaining effective internal controls including SOX and anti-corruption compliance where applicable.
• Review and update internal control procedures and enhance finance and accounting processes to reflect regulatory and business changes.
• Act as the focal point for statutory, tax and internal/external audits related to finance and accounting, providing justifications, supporting documentation and recommendations to senior management.

Skills and experience required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Management, or other relevant subjects.
• CPA qualification or equivalent experience with a proven track record.
• At least eight years of overall experience, including a minimum of five years in a similar role, preferably with strong planning, control and compliance knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to independently complete a full set of annual financial statements for a company engaged in sales, marketing and production of multiple products, including import and export activities.
• Willingness to lead and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP, with expertise and analytical skills in managing large volumes of data using Excel.
• Fluent in business English.
• Proven managerial experience with the ability to supervise and influence others to achieve results.
• Proactive and cooperative, with a commitment to optimising processes and working effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance performance.
• Flexible and proactive.
• Ability to work in multicultural and multitasking environments.
• Skilled in coaching and motivating team members under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally to achieve objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and work at international sites as required.

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.

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