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Saturday, June 12, 2010

Shell International Limited Recruiting - Financial Controller

SHELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - TREASURY JOB ID: E20320
LOCATION: SHELL CENTRE, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join the Holdings and Treasury department in London. The wider team currently consists of more than 30 finance professionals and is recognised for its excellence in financial reporting and provision of financial insight and advice for projects. The successful applicant will report to the Treasury Centre Accounting Manager and will be directly responsible for the financial control and reporting of Shell Treasury Centre Ltd.

The Controllers’ organisation is at the heart of Shell finance. It links the worlds of finance-in-the-business, finance operations, project management and IT systems. It is where the numbers that plot the future and the numbers that record the past come together. Group accounting, control, governance and assurance, planning and strategy as well as financial support to the business and functions are all integral to the organisation. Former team members have progressed into finance roles within the operating businesses after developing their skills and knowledge of Shell within our team.

Central Finance provides a range of professional services, advice and products to Shell companies on a global basis. This support covers everything from management and financial accounting, consultancy and business controls through to M&A, insurance and treasury operations.

At Shell our commitment is to satisfy the world’s need for energy with economically, socially and environmentally responsible solutions. We seek a high standard of performance, and understand that great ideas can change the world. If you want to work with a group of creative, ambitious and innovative professionals then you should consider Shell. We will provide you with the resources to put your ideas into action, worldwide opportunities to advance your career, and outstanding benefits and rewards that support your quality of life. Join us and let’s make a real difference together.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Shell Treasury Centre Ltd provides Group operating companies with products and facilities to meet their cash management and short term lending/borrowing activities, and provides foreign exchange and interest rate risk management services. As someone with outstanding technical skills, you’ll be interacting with senior stakeholders and advising on a variety of accounting issues as well as the wider implications of transactions including accounting for derivatives and cash and cash equivalents. Working closely with key stakeholders and the business you’ll simplify and improve the existing processes to ensure individual business needs are met and priorities balanced within the broader context of Shell as a whole.

You’ll have overall responsibility for ensuring efficient and tightly controlled reporting processes are in place to support Shell Treasury Centre Ltd, including all ledger custodian activities.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INVOLVE:
Acting as focal point for Treasury for any accounting issues
Preparing timely and accurate management information
Completing all controller activities relating to the largest treasury centre in the Shell group (gross assets of over $60 billion)
Driving ongoing process improvement to ensure that we make best use of the systems available, allow maximum time to focus on critical areas where we add the most value and ensure that manual work is minimised.

This is a challenging role, giving you a unique overview of different areas of Shell’s businesses. You’ll be expected to use your creativity and interpersonal skills to develop the most effective solutions to accounting/reporting issues, and share knowledge and best practices with the rest of the team.

REQUIREMENTS:
Educated to degree level as well as being a qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent), you’ll have trained with one of the larger public accountancy practices. Experience in a large company and/or treasury environment would be an advantage. As well as having excellent technical expertise you’ll have the ability to generate creative solutions for varied accounting issues and effectively communicate advice. With your overview of finance you’ll be able to take the lead in ensuring individual and group needs are met. Ideally you’ll also have knowledge of common corporate currency risk and interest rates derivatives.

Confident and self-motivated, your excellent interpersonal and communication skills mean you’ll be able to liaise effectively with all levels of management and other businesses. You’ll enjoy contributing to and participating in the team and will be willing to get involved in a variety of projects. You’ll have proven experience in analysing complex issues and making business-impacting decisions in a timely fashion, managing your demanding workload effectively to ensure deadlines are met.

This is a challenging position within Shell with excellent development opportunities.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY 04 JULY 2010
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

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Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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