Specialist - Global Freight

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Reference ID R180051 Updated 06/06/2025 Finance India Chennai N/A Specialist – Global Freight Position Description – Purpose The successful incumbent will handle the role of a Specialist in the Global Freight Settlement Process. The role requires the incumbent to understand and manage Settlements activities of Global Freight Trading Settlement team. The Global Freight Settlements team are responsible for daily settlement of vendor invoices, disputes resolution and monthly / quarterly closure of books. The role offers a challenging opportunity in a fast moving, dynamic and global Trading environment. Position Description – Accountabilities Coordinate account payables/receivables & Month end activities for Global Freight Settlements within Shell Trading’s functional area, ensuring payments are made On-time in line with the agreed metric’s, KPI’s and service standards. To handle high-value high-volume transaction and resolving disputes under quick turnaround time. Monitoring flow of invoices every day, indexing and allocation of invoices, identifying and resolving issues around the invoices and escalate as appropriate for timely resolution. To be responsible for debt chasing and ensuring the debts are under control. Communicate efficiently and effectively with wide range of stakeholders (internal and external to the trading business). Collaborate with On-shore on issue based and periodic discussions, setting and understanding the expectations for better Stake holder engagement and Operational excellence. To lead and manage team by guiding, coaching and directing them on day-to-day activities, complex issues / exceptions. Review and challenge existing processes to ensure maximum benefit from the Continuous Improvement initiatives. Periodic review and update of Work Instructions to ensure all the process exceptions and changes are captured and documented. Maintain effective and appropriate systems and procedures in line with the Controls framework governing the trading business. Undertake Ad-hoc activities as and when presented by business requirements / exigencies. Position Description – Special Challenges Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation type skills across the organization and different regions are a must, as this position requires contact with internal and external customers. Strong leadership skills and the ability to deliver results through collective and co-ordinated effort. Strong accounting skills to understand the accounting operations and how these transactions relate and impact the larger financial accounting picture. Circumvent process gaps and identify process improvement areas concerning control incidents, stakeholder issues, Career progression & SME proposition & to provide strong & continuous interface support to Trading business at all times Ability to handle System/ Process Complexity along with System Transitions & work in co-ordination with IT design & support teams Experience And Qualification Required Professional / bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or related business degree. Strong experience of 6+ years in Accounts payable and close processes with Subject Matter Expertise. Prior team handling experience will be an added advantage. Experience in dealing with complex aspects of Trading business and its accounting, Statement of Account Reconciliation and Variance analysis will be an added advantage. Ability to work effectively and efficiently while under pressure and with competing priorities Additional Comments Good Microsoft Access and Excel skills. Good Knowledge of SAP is highly preferred. Competence Level Builds Shared Vision Knowledge Champions Customer and Stakeholder Focus Knowledge Maximizes Business Opportunities Knowledge Demonstrates Self Mastery Knowledge Displays Interpersonal Effectiveness Skill Demonstrates Courage Knowledge Motivates, Coaches and Develops Skill Values Difference Knowledge Delivers Results Through Others Skill Process Management Knowledge Process Improvement Knowledge Process Design Awareness Show more Show less