Shell - Senior Specialist - Local Statutory Reporting - CA

Company Description :

The aim of the Shell Business Operations, Chennai is to provide the Group with operational excellence through highlighting and utilizing process improvements and functional efficiencies as well as by leveraging economies of scale. Currently, the Chennai centre provides a wide range of finance, accounting and business services to Shell operating companies across several business sectors globally.

Set up in September 2007, the Chennai centre has grown rapidly and now, in its fourth year of operations, it has crossed the 1600 staff mark. The centre is located in the RMZ Millennia Business Park, where the Shell campus is a LEED Platinum building with world class infrastructure. The business is expected to grow further over the next two years and infrastructural additions to support this have been planned.

The main focus in Chennai is on Finance Operations which supports delivery of the global Finance functional plan. There is also a - Downstream India - Customer Services Team that handles lubricant depot ordering within the country. The Shell Business Operations (SBO Team) manages the centre facilities and supports business partners- operations on site. There is a strong focus at SBO on safety & well being of staff and on its three core values: Compliance, Intervention & Respect.

Job Description :

What You- ll Do

- Prepare timely and accurate statutory financial statements in accordance with local GAAP for assigned legal entities

- Manage the statutory audit process from start to finish and ensure that the statutory audit is completed efficiently and effectively

- Ensure regulatory filing deadlines are met

- Prepare technical papers on issues that warrant complex accounting

- Maintain Local GAAP/Statutory accounts for assigned legal entities

- Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders in the assigned countries

- Act as a single point of contact for all statutory related technical queries for assigned legal entities

- Contribute to team effort and assist colleagues as needed to balance workloads

- Identify inefficiencies with a view to developing and implementing more robust processes within LSR

- Participate in and lead LSR projects that require creativity and analytical skills

- Escalate issues to the LSR Leadership Team on a timely basis as needed

Requirements :

What You- ll Need

Education:

- Chartered Accountant (preferably first attempt)

Experience:

- Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting/auditing experience (IFRS or IFRS equivalent)

- Experience in preparation/audit of financial statements

- Experience in auditing or dealing with external auditors

Skills:

Technical:

Excellent knowledge in practical application of accounting and auditing standards

General:

- Ability to work independently, to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

- High level of self-motivation, energy and flexibility

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Open to challenging projects outside areas of experience or comfort zone.

- Able to work in a team or lead a team

IT-related:

- Proficient in spreadsheet applications

- Experience with accounting/ERP systems is a plus

We offer:

- The possibility to work in an acknowledged international company

- Constant access to attractive trainings and vast knowledge sources

- Attractive benefits package in cash and in kind (medical insurance, in-house gym, cafeteria, company transport to nodal points, etc)

About the Team:

This is an amazing opportunity to join our growing India Local Statutory Reporting team. We ensure that local statutory compliance obligations are fulfilled for most Shell entities across the globe. Beyond compliance, we aim to partner with the business and identify opportunities for cost savings and improvements in controls.