Job Description

The Role

Do you like taking charge of the financial/ legal/statutory and fiscal health of a Legal entity? Does complex accounting and interpretation of accounting standards appeal to you? Do you like risk identification and mitigation in financial processes? Do you want to play a leading role in the Digitalisation of core Finance processes for Shell?

If yes, then this Legal Entity Controller role could be your dream role. Be part of the “R&A - HaT Team ” team and help us transform the way we manage the financials of our legal entities.

The main objective of a HaT companies, Pensions and Insurance Cos is to provide necessary global services to Shell operating units including Joint Ventures in an effective and efficient way. These companies effectively manage Shell’s shared resources, such as knowledge, systems, processes, intellectual property and technical know-how among others.

As the Controller of Holding and Insurance companies you would play a leading role in managing financials of 8-10 companies, their risk management framework (financial, legal and tax) and provide advisory support requiring analysis and independent judgment in the best interest of Shell.

You will ensure that the financial reporting related requirements mandated under relevant local GAAP is followed for entities in your remit and provide technical guidance to colleagues responsible for other legal entities. Collaborate with LSR Leads and Statutory Auditors to ensure timely preparation, audit and filing of entity financials

You would also be part of the Reporting & Analysis team that drives the top quartile agenda covering financial accounting, reporting and analysis delivering majority of relevant external (Group and Corporate) and internal reporting for RDS.

As the Legal Entity Controller you are going to be overall in charge of the entity financials and as part of FO R&A you would be responsible for driving the change agenda including digitalization of underlying finance processes

• Optimize the balance sheet and deliver measurable value improvements through maximization of recoveries, cost management and optimization of capital employed.
• Deliver legal entity financial results/statutory accounts of highest integrity on a timely basis, including engagement with Board of Directors and Statutory Auditors
• Establish and monitor accounting policy / procedures/ Control framework in line with Group policies and other relevant accounting standards.
• Be an active member of a high performing team in its change journey towards end to end oversight, reduced complexity, deep focus on value protection underpinned by imaginative use of 21st century technology

You should be

• Qualified Accountant / University degree with accounting/finance with 6+ years of experience
• Good understanding of local statutory reporting requirements of one of the 4 major countries - UK and NL
• Solid understanding of financial, corporate / legal, and tax / fiscal frameworks are required for this role.
• A proven leader and trusted business partner with excellent communication, strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and collaboration skills
• Experience in managing and navigating through complex fiscal/legal regulations and structures.
• A strong focus on value at risk and the ability to drive and deliver change agenda within a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
• Experience of SAP system and digital tools such as Power BI, SAP Analytics, Alteryx etc. will be an added advantage

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