Onsite openings for Finance Advisor –Shell-China

Job ID: A24894

Location: Beijing, Beijing, China

Shell China aspires to be the leading international energy company meeting the energy requirements and contributing to the economic prosperity of China and our customers in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Currently, we are one of the largest multi-
national companies in China. In addition, we are the top international oil company of lubricants manufacturer and marketer, LNG supplier, coal gasification technologies and bitumen supplier in China. 

Shell products, services and our commitment to sustainable development are well regarded in China. We received a number of external awards in 2009, including awards for our high-quality products, good management and our social contribution, such as: Asia 200 – Multinational Award (Asia Wall Street Journal), Greener China Business Award (Business Week), Company of Best HR Management in China, Top 10 Environmentally Responsible Companies China Award and China Green Benchmark Company.

Responsibilities: 

·         Assist the Deputy Controller in coordinating perform review of reports before submission to local Boards, Group and Statutory bodies including liaison with relevant authorities where needed.

·         Perform statutory report and government compliance for individual legal entities.

·         Support Deputy Controller in overseeing planning and appraisal exercises.

·         Guide effective and efficient cost recovery process in the country.

·         Requires an individual from the accounting profession who has excellent technical knowledge & experience and strong influencing and communication skills to engage with local Class of Business finance managers on Downstream financial performance, accounting and financial reporting issues and the related control environment.

·         Ensuring timely, accurate and reliable financial reporting and compliance with statutory requirements within a robust financial control framework.

Requirements: 

• Degree in the areas of Finance or Accounting and professional certification(s) (CPA, ACCA or CIMA) preferred with at least 5 years experience.
• Strong technical knowledge, analytical skills and experience to provide accounting and financial advice to finance colleagues and managers.
• Highly disciplined in meeting deadlines and ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Team work focused to deliver results and meeting business needs.
• Motivation and drive to deliver changes, to improve processes and results.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with local teams and virtual team in Finance Operations and relevant stakeholders at Group level.
• SAP knowledge and controls.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively with different cultures in a D&I compliant manner.
• Fluent Spoken/Written Chinese/English skills.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 27 September 2011

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.

The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply