Operational Business Support Advisor - VSA

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies. Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia.

With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices.

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Purpose of Role

Provide support for a key project in the organization, carrying out activities related to the control and monitoring of budgets, covering both internal needs and reporting requirements for partners and authorities. The role is also responsible for preparing and tracking purchase orders and invoices. It involves close interaction with internal areas such as Operations, Accounting, Tax, and Legal, as well as with external parties, including auditors and partners.

Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES*)

Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures.

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities

Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence

• The responsibilities below will apply depending on whether the contract is operated or non-operated.
• Provide support to the Operations and Finance areas in preparing and/or monitoring budgets under different frameworks and contract types, in accordance with internal guidelines and cost eligibility criteria.
• Monitoring Opex and Capex in line with approved budgets, including inventory tracking.
• Preparing explanations and analyses of budget variances.
• Managing and maintaining WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) in SAP.
• Preparing and/or monitoring partner billing.
• Validating partners’ account statements.
• Preparing or reviewing Joint Venture statements, Cash Calls, and Working Capital Reconciliations (the latter, if applicable, for non-operated contracts).
• Reviewing the Local Reporting Letter.
• Preparing GL account reconciliations.
• Monitoring accounts payable balances and preparing entries for the value of work completed.
• Supporting month-end close activities, ensuring the recording of expenditures, obligations, and income, and executing the JV accounting process.
• Consolidating and analysing information.
• Supporting the implementation and automation of accounting processes.
• Supporting internal and external audits, including those by partners and authorities.
• Assisting in the definition and follow-up of purchase orders.
• Reviewing field documentation and invoices.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Acting as a liaison between different departments to ensure

• Cost recording complies with financial reporting standards.
• Cost eligibility is aligned with applicable regulations.
• A focus on compliance, ethical behaviour, and environmental awareness.
• Critical Skills*, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

Technical Skills

• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of SAP.
• Understanding of oil and gas contracts.
• Knowledge of legal aspects of contract management and contractual requirements with partners.
• Knowledge of economics, cost analysis, procurement pricing evaluations, cost estimation, and budget preparation.
• Familiarity with the legal aspects of contract management.

Non-Technical Skills

Flexibility and adaptability to change.

Tolerance to stress and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Professional Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Background in contract management and joint ventures is desirable, including experience with licences, production-sharing contracts, or profit-sharing contracts.
• Certification in project management, finance, or taxation is a plus.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

Master’s degree is a plus.

Language

English: Intermediate (written and spoken).

Spanish: Native.

Harbour Principles and Values

• Strong alignment with and commitment to the core values and behaviours of Harbour Energy.
• Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.
• For further information or support on any of these points, please reach out to us at [email protected]