Settlements Officer - 6 month contract

About the role

The Settlements Officer will be a pivotal member of the finance team in Trading and Shipping, responsible for overseeing settlements and finance function in the US office. The appointed individual will:

Key responsibilities

• Monitor due dates to ensure timely receipt and issuance of invoices
• Validate and process invoices covering purchases and sales, freight, ancillary charges, and demurrage.
• Clear receipts and payments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reports and manage assigned financial functions.
• Perform additional duties as required by the line manager.

Skills & Experience

• Diploma or higher in Accounting / Business / Finance
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Settlements or Finance in the Oil and Gas industry
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with SAP and CTRM system
• Meticulous, hands-on and pay attention to details
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, can successfully identify process improvements
• Understanding of commodity trading life cycle
• Understanding on basic contract law