Sr. Specialist - Upstream Revenue Accounting and Consultant

What is the Role?

The Senior Specialist is responsible for managing the Revenue Accounting activities which encompasses the following and is designed to help ensure revenue is accurately recorded and that accounting controls, outlined in the Shell Control Framework, are being executed by all Revenue accountants.

• Reconciling physical volume flow from multiple data points and recognize Shells share of Revenue Working with key stakeholders in other departments,  
• Validating, reconciling and Processing Pipeline / Partner Payments 
• Reconcile & Process Prior Period Adjustments due to Volume, Price, DOI, etc 
• Working on Revenue estimation and working on analysis, providing commentaries for comparing actuals vs estimates, PPAs, Gas Imbalance, Revaluation and Inventory reporting 
• Forecasting revenue and working in coordination with R & A 
• Involved in activities related to set-up of new fields / wells and review for compliance in line with the applicable contracts 
• Conducts audits of Revenue records to ensure proper documentation is maintained to evidence those controls are operating effectively as required for SoX Compliance 
• Work with JV Auditors, EY, GRA and SIA to assess compliance activity; address special requests from various internal and external organizations 
• Acting as Liaison / Interface between various groups (Gas / Oil / Management / Land & Contract, Volumes, Regulatory Affairs, FiTB) for new / ongoing issues 
• Ensure integrity of account data through Status of Accounts and Reporting Compliance 
• Ensure that processes are fit for purpose, digitalization and standardization become the ways of working 
• The Senior Specialist must be familiar with all aspects of revenue accounting and have an understanding of the various issues impacting the industry 
• The Senior Specialist must be able to make recommendations for process improvements as well as control enhancements.  
• Participate in systems testing as necessary  
• Assist in acquisitions and divestments of fields   and Act as liaison between leadership and desk accountants for new/ongoing accounting issues  

Required Skills and Experience:

• A Professional degree in Finance or Accounting (CA/ACCA/CIMA) with 4-6 years of experience. Having worked in Upstream Finance processes will be an advantage 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence others through effective communications 
• Effective time management and organizational skills and the ability to independently set goals and priorities 
• Able to adapt to new or changing circumstances and ambiguous or pressured situations 
• Eye for detail and passion for continuous improvement and transformation through project management 
• Technical skills Knowledgeable in Blue Print, SAP, MS Tools such as MS Excel, Access and PowerBI will be desirable
• Pro-active approach and the ability to identify and support resolving First Time right issues (e.g.: accounting & reporting issues etc.,.) in a dynamic environment.