Sr Technical Accounting Lead Commodity Trading - Americas

Profile

Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Finance

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

September 14, 2021

Business unit:

Finance

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What's the role -

You’ll be part of a 14-strong global team (based in London, Singapore, and Houston) who advise on the accounting treatment of new business proposals. You’ll work collaboratively with stakeholders across finance and the business, be interested in understanding the business and deal drivers, and have a hand in how they get implemented and reported.

More specifically, your role will include:

Supporting business growth through provision of accounting advice on new deals and input on how deals are structured and set up in trading systems

Developing new accounting policies and guidance where needed and communicating this across the finance organisation

Analysing complex and judgmental areas (e.g., impairments, market liquidity assessment, balance sheet presentation and derivative valuation)

Act as the subject matter expert on IFRS derivative accounting standards and apply these to value and account for derivatives in Trading

Support for Group led initiatives to implement new accounting standards, analysing the impact on Trading and developing practical application guidance that wider finance team can follow.

Identify accounting risks and take proactive steps to address them, including influencing other finance teams and designing new processes and controls.

Skills & Requirements

What we need from you -

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.

Bachelor’s Degree Accounting; CPA preferred

Management or equivalent experience

Minimum five (5) years work experience.

Experience in providing technical accounting advice in commodity trading; derivative accounting knowledge required.

Strong Business partnering, interpersonal, influencing and effective communication skills.

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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Company info

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