Job description:
Purpose:
To lead a community of up to 60 staff in the delivery of the Accounts Payable (AP) process for Shell entities in the Downstream business.
Financial dimension: Invoice value of approx $65 billion per annum
Business dimension: In excess of 2 million invoices per year on behalf of 40 operating companies.
ERP: Main ERP GSAP and several legacy ERPs.
Subordinates: 6 direct reports, up to 60 indirect reports located in both Krakow and Manila.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Inspire the AP Community in Downstream to deliver Accounts Payable process for all Shell Downstream entities. This includes invoice processing and invoice resolution through to payment, controls and account reconciliations.
- Support implementation of major projects in the DS space, incl. ARIBA and migrations. Effectively manage associated change both internally (staff) and externally (stakeholders, incl. Business, CP and local Finance).
- Understand the operational and financial implications of Requisition to Pay (RtP) -related issues with the aim of finding process-driven, systems-oriented solutions
- Developing and sustaining a culture of understanding of the RtP end-to-end process and collaboration across boundaries to achieve Shell Group goals;
- Ensure internal controls that support the control environment are designed and operated effectively and that the team understand the criticality of the same;
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with business partners that deliver value for the organisation;
- Ensure a robust Business Continuity Plan and execution capabilities are in place at all times for the delivery of operations; and
- Support and promote Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) mindset and culture
Special Challenges:
- Creating a motivating and inspiring workplace for a virtual team while maintaining focus on core operations and controls.
- Attracting, developing and retaining highly engaged, high performing staff to work in high volume transactional process and on different shifts
- Understanding local business specific requirements with the aim of finding standard and/or automated solutions where possible.
- Increasing efficiency and improving controls performance at sustainable cost.
- Ensuring effective partnerships with various business partners in Downstream.
Requirements:
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Bachelorâs or Masterâs degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration with recognized accounting qualifications (e.g. CPA, CIMA, etc.)
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At least 8 years relevant Finance or Accounting experience with at least 3 years experience in managing a team.
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Strong finance and accounting knowledge, as well as analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
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Superior leadership and organization skills.
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Able to operate successfully in a multi cultural environment with constant exposure to virtual communication and virtual management/delivery through others, incl. parties outside of direct reporting lines
Number of Vacancies: 1
Benefits of working at Shell:
- Meaningful work in a company that is universally respected as a truly global energy leader (one of the world’s biggest companies according to Fortune Global 500)
- Unique opportunity to fulfill your potential with personal and professional development programs
- Work in a smart and motivated team within a supportive and inclusive culture with strong values
- Attractive salary and bonuses
- Complex medical care and individual life insurance
- Sports programme & facilities e.g. Multisport Benefits Card, vouchers for free time activities
- Good atmosphere at work and comfortable working environment: own canteen and a few relax rooms
- Opportunity to participate in social and community projects