Fraud Prevention and Detection Officer

Reference Number GRO0882

Fraud Prevention and Detection Officer

Closing date for applications 15 October 2013 Country United Kingdom City Reading Function/Discipline Finance & Planning Employment Category This is a permanent role This role is offered on local conditions Working Hours Standard hours apply Full/Part-Time Full Time Number of Roles Available 1 Salary Competitive

Position Summary This is a newly created position which is required to implement, monitor and report on the effectiveness of Group-wide fraud prevention and detection processes and controls. It provides a resource to review and support Assets, COO, Functions and Group in the operation of fraud controls and demonstrating BG Group best practice. The position will provide support to the Fraud Prevention and Detection Steering group (via the Finance Services Manager) and perform compliance related programs and initiatives as agreed with the Finance Services Manager.

Key Accountabilities Co-ordinate with other functions on the design, operation and reporting of fraud prevention and detection processes and controls. Provide support to the Fraud Prevention and Detection Steering group which will include quarterly review of Asset risk registers, assist with the development and implementation of training packages/materials and support the annual assessment of effectiveness of fraud prevention and detection. Develop the optimal way of working ensuring that the role partners the business in a manner that is proactive and value adding. Drive standardisation of key fraud controls and processes while ensuring that approaches are pragmatic in design, deployment and implementation. Monitor all fraud audit findings and ensure closure in good time and quality, sharing learnings as appropriate. Review and report on external trends on fraud. Communicate best practice for fraud prevention and detection across locations. Every individual has a duty to both themselves and those around them to ensure that safe practice is adhered to at all times. In addition to any specific accountabilities for HSSE, all employees are accountable for ensuring that they take care of themselves and adopt exemplary safe behaviours.

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute Experience required: Experience of working within a robust controls environment. Experience of working in an upstream oil and gas finance role. Ability to gather information and deploy insights/guidance across the business in a manner that empowers and engages. Ability to work pro-actively to raise the positive profile of fraud prevention and detection across the wide stakeholder base. Experienced in managing stakeholder relationships cross-functionally. Knowledge and skills required: Qualified accountant with a strong financial controls or ideally fraud risk background. Broad knowledge of BG Group's business and structure. Self-starter with a drive to lead improvements. Attention to detail, with an ability to grasp complex issues. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage and implement change effectively. Individual attributes required: Self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative. Proactive and forward looking. Effective organisation skills. Good cross-functional networking skills. Special features: Ability to undertake occasional travel would be advantageous.

Additional Information for External Candidates BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.   Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.

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