Financial Reporting Advisor

Profile

Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Finance

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

September 16, 2021

Business unit:

Finance

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where You Fit In -

The Group Reporting team is responsible for producing and analyzing the Groups externally published quarterly and annual financial results, together with management information for executive and non-executive directors. The unit is the guardian of the Group Financial Accounting Policy and advises the businesses on the accounting treatment for major transactions. It also supports the Group planning process. Group Reporting sits within the Group Controllers and Tax organization and supports the Executive Committee (EC), Businesses and Corporate Centre Management.

What’s the role -

The Business Accounting & Analysis team is responsible for advising the businesses on all major Group accounting issues, including the accounting advice on complex M&A transactions, major projects, interpretation of IFRS standards and financial implications of material scenarios within our Global businesses. Where necessary this team writes papers outlining the appropriate accounting treatment and updating the Group accounting policy.

The Business Accounting Advisor serves as a primary focal point for the Group Controllers organization to the Upstream (Deepwater) businesses in the Americas (GOM & Brazil). This position plays a key role in influencing and providing professional accounting advice to senior stakeholders and support to the respective Business Controllers and Planning, Appraisal and Reporting “PAR” teams, while also managing relationships with external auditors, Business Finance leads and global colleagues within the Controller’s Organization. At quarter-end, the Business Accounting Advisor is responsible for analyzing, challenging and ensuring the financial integrity of the business results submissions.

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

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Accounting or Business Finance roles, preference for a qualified accountant (CPA or equivalent) with controllership or audit experience. Experience in Upstream, Deepwater or E&P also preferred.

Comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting frameworks and practical understanding of their application. Interpretation and application of IFRS is required, US GAAP is a plus.

The key finance competencies required are in the areas of Business Analysis, Accounting Operations and Accounting Principles.

Excellent communication and analytical skills, strong commercial acumen and the ability to operate within a dynamic rapidly changing environment

Well-developed communication and influencing skills, effective at all levels in the organisation. Able to establish credibility at the relevant levels within management inside and outside project teams.

The ability to work independently and proactively to resolve complex issues, anticipating internal and external events that may affect the Groups accounts.

The ability to apply a disciplined and firm approach to complex issues, challenging data where appropriate, while applying sensible business judgment and maintaining strong relationships across the Group

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 among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

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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According to the United Nations, the global population could increase to more than 10 billion people. A key role for society – and for Shell – is to find ways to meet the growing demand for energy, with less carbon emissions. We need people who dare to think differently – to take part in developing tomorrow’s energy solutions today.

Company info

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Website : https://www.shell.com