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Job Description:Shell Trading integrates a global portfolio of crude oil, refined products, natural gas, electrical power, chemicals and freight trading based in the UK, US, Canada, Singapore, The Netherlands, Japan, Barbados, United Arab Emirates, The Philippines and Russia Additionally, it provides marine expertise to operating units and manages a substantial fleet of vessels Currently the team is broadly divided into two areas, North America (NA), WONA (World outside NA) & Global Freight This role will specifically cover North America region for Natural Gas The purpose of this role is to ensure on-time and accurate billing of invoices / Purchase statements to 3rd party / Inter group companies by working closely with different teams within the Trading business, particularly the operations teams at the Houston / Calgary Trading locations.
The role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to quickly gain knowledge of a fast moving, exciting and high value trading business, to gain effective stakeholder engagement and sharpen the analytical skillsDimension:
- Ensure 100% on-time payment / Invoices (as determined by the SLA) and accurate (as determined by the controls framework) to 3rd party/Group companies
- Ensure the Payables are processed on time and within SLA
- Ensure Queries are handled promptly as per the expectation
- Ensure disputes are resolved within in a short turnaround time by prioritizing on the value of invoices to minimize working capital impact.
- Ensure the receivable are followed-up proactively and cash realized on or before the contractual due date
- Ensure overdue receivable are escalated timely with a clear explanation of the disputes
- Ensure the process KPIs are achieved with appropriate reasoning for non-achievement, if any
- Ensure all Trackers / Reports are maintained at 100% (Timeliness & Accuracy)
- Timely review of WI's and co-ordinate with supervisors for updation
- Follow i-Pad toolkit.
- Follow documented Work Instructions and agreed Ways of Working with no deviations
- Follow the escalation matrix defined for the process
- Effectively participate in the daily VM huddle
Skills and Requirements:Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance or related business degreeStrong experience in Accounts payable/receivable domain with relevant years of experience as appropriate for the job groups.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with a short turn-around time involving complexities and competing prioritiesProven ability to work pro-actively and with minimum supervisionAdditional Information:We are interested in attracting people to our business who share our core working values of honesty, integrity and have respect for others We also want those who can build on our business vision, are prepared to accept accountability and can achieve great results through teamworkGood accounting knowledge to understand the flow of entries in the e2e Accounts Payable &Receivable process to gain subject matter expertise.
Working in flexible shift (4 pm to 1 am or 6 pm to 03 am) to stay connected with thebusiness continuously considering the process requirements and complexitiesGood communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across all culturesboth within the organization and with external counterpartiesProven ability to effectively challenge whilst remaining customer focused and exhibiting