Joint Venture Specialist

General Purpose:

Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) in Finance Operations performs the end-to-end Joint Venture Accounting activity for RDS Operated and non-operated Upstream/Integrated Gas activities. The team, which is part of the Revenue Upstream organization, operates from SBO Manila and manages cash calls and joint interest billing to Joint Venture partners.

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible in performing day to day operational requirements for Upstream Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) Shell International for Shell Operated and Non- Operated JV assets, with the following primary accountabilities:

• Ensure cash calls are within the approved budget and appropriately booked in the rightful cost element,

• Ensuring that cash calls are received and paid within agreed terms,

• Complete quality and timely joint interest billing and other required reports provided to JV partners and key stakeholders,

• Accurate recording of non-operated venture account balances,

• Accurate and timely postings of required manual journal entries and ensure approval within MOA where applicable,

• Analyzed and address aging of account reconciliation balance.

This position will also be responsible for effective relationships with key stakeholders within Finance Operations, Asset Finance in the Business and Controllers team to ensure that alignment of objectives, delivery of functional plan and targets are met.

Dimensions:

UK and South Africa Assets under Joint Operating Agreement both for Shell operated and non-operated ventures.

Principal Accountabilities:

Process

• Manage JV Partner debtor/vendor request set-up

• Manage Equity group change request set-up and complete Prior Period Adjustment as necessary

• Cash call calculation and preparation of statement for sending to JV partner

• Prepare monthly Joint Interest Billing and other required reports

• Records NOV Joint Interest Billing

• Address issues and errors during cutback process

• Focal for any issues or questions relating to Billing and Cash Call process

• Monthly Status of Accounts Reporting Analysis

• Monthly Portfolio Analysis meeting with Team Manager and relevant stakeholders

• Actively participate in the monthly or other relevant stakeholders meeting

• Compliance to internal and SOX controls.

Continuous Improvement/Digitalization

• Identify and execute process improvements to deliver efficiency and effectiveness value

• Identify control weaknesses and recommend appropriate changes

• Successful execution of process streamlining with continuous improvement mindset

• Identify digitalization or automation initiatives to deliver more effective and efficient process

Values

• Maintain a working environment supportive of diversity and inclusiveness

• Enterprise first behaviour

• Business Acumen

Key Challenges:

Quickly learn and understand the process while managing the day-to-day operations and demand from the business. The role must develop content knowledge of many aspects of JVA and ability to apply this knowledge in changing business application/environment. Key to have an ability to work with diverse individuals in a team environment and capable in acting independently is essential. The incumbent must be able to work under tight time pressure whilst still maintaining high standard of work.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Qualifications

• Degree/qualifications in Accounting/Finance preferred preferably a CPA

• 3-5 plus years work experience in related accounting processes

• Sound understanding of Joint Venture Accounting process.

• Must have experience in a multi-national company - preferably in Shared Services environment.

• Exhibits excellent English communications skills (written and oral).

• Language Proficiency Level: C1

• Good knowledge of controls framework.

• Ability to work under high pressure an in a rapidly changing environment.

• SAP and Microsoft office skill set are necessary, preferably advanced excel

Key Competencies

• Accounting and Reporting- Skill

• Business Partnering - Skill

• Finance Input to Joint Ventures - Skill

• Governance and Assurance - Skill

• Commercial Mind-set - Skill

• Negotiation- Skill

Leadership Competencies

• Delivers Results

• Motivates, Coaches & Develops

• Displays Personal Effectiveness

• Demonstrates Courage

• Values Differences

• Champions Customer Focus