Analyst - Trading Settlements

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What's the role

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 skills.

What you will be doing

• 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 updating
• 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

What you bring

• At least 1-2 years of relevant working experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or related business degree
• Strong 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 priorities
• Proven ability to work pro-actively and with minimum supervision
• Good 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 the business continuously considering the process requirements and complexities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across all cultures both within the organization and with external counterparties
• Proven ability to effectively challenge whilst remaining customer focused and exhibiting

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
• international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

An Inclusive & Progressive Place to Work

• To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.
• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Shell in India

Shell is a diversified energy company in India with 13,000 employees, and presence in Integrated Gas, Downstream, Power, Renewable and Upstream. Additionally, we have deep capabilities in R&D, digitalisation, and business operations.

Our global strategy, Powering Progress, is designed to generate value for our shareholders, customers, and the wider society, and focuses on creating more value with less emissions. The strategy supports our purpose of providing more and cleaner energy solutions, with the aim of profitably transforming Shell into a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. As India moves towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2070, Shell India aims to play a leading role in securing vital energy for today, while investing in, and helping to build, the energy system of the future through strategic investments in the country.

Our Lubricants business serves over 50,000 consumers through a strong network of over 200 distributors, and operates an end-to-end value chain that spans conceptualization, development, and production at a world-class blending plant at Taloja. Through our 350-plus retail stations, we offer an integrated mobility experience including fuels, cafes, and convenience stores, with a prominent network of EV recharging facilities.

Shell owns and operates a LNG re-gasification terminal at Hazira, Surat, with a capacity of 5 MTPA and a LNG truck-loading unit that plays a crucial role in helping meet India’s growing demand for gas across sectors. In 2022, Shell acquired Sprng Energy in a $1.55 billion deal to build an integrated energy transition business in the country. Sprng is a leading renewable energy company in India which develops and manages solar, wind, and hybrid power generation facilities and infrastructure.

Our three capability centres across Bangalore and Chennai serve as a technology and innovation powerhouse for Shell globally, working as a delivery engine for core technical, digital, and finance processes: pioneering digital innovation and cutting-edge technologies across the energy sector. We also have strong academic partnerships and collaborations with leading universities and technology institutes to accelerate decarbonization efforts within the energy sector.

We are committed to positively contributing to the communities in which we operate through programmes on STEM Education, Skilling, and Livelihood across India. We nurture and invest in startups developing initiatives focused on accelerating energy innovation through programs such as Shell E4 and Shell Eco-marathon. We also have strategic investments in new energy companies such as Husk Power, d.light, Orb Energy, and Cleantech Solar.

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