Cairo, Egypt

Job Family Group:

Finance

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

March 14, 2024

Business unit:

Finance

Experience Level:

Early Careers

Job Description:

Where you fit In

We keep The World Progressing Today for Tomorrow

We inspire unstoppable progress through constant innovation for better and environmentally responsible lubricants and Fluid solutions that we are Proud of. We never stop challenging what is possible to keep the world progressing in a reliable, efficient, and sustainable way.

 

 

What’s the role?

 

Accountabilities

 

• The Finance Advisor will be primarily responsible for standard Management Information outputs to support the Sales and Marketing business. In addition, also support standard processes around financial accounting and reporting.

• The candidate will also handle a variety of financial/business activities related to Month-end close and reporting.

• The candidate will also be responsible/accountable for Control operations, Accrual Analysis, Month Close activities, Pre-payments and follow up, Cost Allocations, Check and Review of unallocated balances, Project reporting, Preparation of Operating Unit packs and BPR packs etc. and other MI required by the business.

• The candidate is also expected to identify opportunities for optimization, streamlining processes and achieving greater organizational efficiency to actively steer the ESSA ways of working in line with the organizational goals.

• The candidate mainly supports the Finance in the Business and his/her team on a day-to-day basis in finance support in areas of Month End Close (Reviews and Management of Accounts), Financial Analysis (allowing for accurate Decision-Making purposes), In-Depth Business commentaries and MI Delivery. Accountabilities include timely publication of standard reports and analysis, as well as supporting tasks. Influence and improve data integrity to enable automation of reports and best use of systems and tools.

• Collaborative working with other FO process to ensure cohesive approach. Preparation of standard commentaries to support internal and external reporting.

• Demonstrate a complete understanding of E2E value chain process and how it flows thru ERP and then into the Down Stream MI reporting tool.

• Finalize accounts till C3 (Cash Delivered Margins). This includes proceeds and cost of product validation, Opex cost estimation, Advise/Manage Accruals & journal entries. Provide efficient, timely and accurate Management Information to the Key stakeholders like C3/C5 margins Analysis, Cost Analysis, P&L and Balance Sheet Analysis.

• Provide incisive management information that can give a view of integrated margin of new supply model that would help in evaluation of the model itself and support in similar model valuation.

• Demonstrate a good understanding of stock movements and their impact on P&L/margins.

• Assist in ensuring financial quality and integrity of reporting, Latest Estimates performance, planning and business analysis.

• Liaise closely with the business for that purpose. Support migration of new activities and implementation of a new ERP (if any).

• Support the preparation of annual strategic planning and business plan development. Manage relevant stakeholders in Business, FIB, Controllers, Finance Operations, Group reporting, GSAP project team & more importantly External parties.

• Capacity to understand business and have continuous improvement mindset while dealing with situations. Ensure compliance to MOA and Controls procedures.

 

 

What we need from You

• Preferably but not a must to be a Qualified Accountants (Chartered Accountant or Management Accountant) with 3+ years of post-qualification experience.

• Skill level on MS Excel/Access is required. In-depth knowledge and experience in SAP, Business Warehouse, SFS reports and GPMR is must.

• The position requires the ability to deal with and resolve unstructured issues in a complex environment operating across various interfaces within Finance (shared service centers, other finance teams within Lubricants) and with business stakeholders. 

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of interest and aptitude for commercial mindset.

• Ability to operate in a small team with limited oversight which requires a self-starter mindset and the ability to independently bring issues to a resolution.

• Good leadership and communication skills.

• Able to work with minimal supervision but have structured approach to work with good analytical and numerical skills.

• Ability to deal and adapt in an environment of constant change.

• Provide quality finance support while building and maintaining a network of effective relationships with business staff, local and global finance, other support functions and other relevant parts of Downstream. Ability & desire to challenge and question to ensure best-fit delivery. 

• Work effectively across different levels in the organization.

• Good relationship builder. 

• Exposure to international / multi-cultural work environment.

• Ability to work well in a virtual environment (telecons, virtual meetings, email, multiple time zones). Creativity and innovativeness in approaches to problem solving.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

 

 

 

 

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

 

An innovative place to work

 

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

 

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas, and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

 

An inclusive place to work

 

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

 

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there

• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application

 

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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