At INEOS Energy we produce and trade oil, gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and carbon credits. This is supported by our investments in low carbon technologies, which will help sustain our business through the energy transition. Direct examples of these areas are ‘Project Greensand’, our pioneering carbon storage project in the Danish North Sea and our investment in HydrogenOne Capital.
Reporting directly into the Financial Reporting Manager the successful candidate will take a prime role within the Finance team delivering the financial information for the INEOS Energy group.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Accounts Payable Ledger:
- Ensure all invoices and credit notes are processed promptly and accurately within SAP AP Workflow (xSuite Invoice) from parked to payment stage – in particular routing vendor invoices to appropriate departments / assigning the relevant cost centre / WBS element / GL account to ensure accurate recording of costs / in accordance with Company Policy
- Process GL transactions for AP & AR ledger for 4 business units via Excel journal template
Month End:
- Ensure Fast Close timetable deadlines are met efficiently and effectively
- Complete the monthly accruals (parked invoices) for the accounts payable close
- Reconcile relevant Balance Sheet accounts on a quarterly basis
- Report the monthly KPI for AP
Communication:
- Liaise with vendors / employees / budget owners / auditors – responding to invoice queries and providing information on a timely basis
- Assist the Audit team for Group / Statutory / JV Audit
Vendor Payments:
- Prepare vendor payment proposals to ensure all creditors are paid while maximising available credit terms
Other:
- Complete the Payment Practice and Performance returns.
Process improvements and ad-hoc projects:
- Develop and maintain an approach of continuous improvement to AP reporting, SAP and business process issues to ensure maximum value is added to business decision-making processes.
- Undertake ad-hoc projects – supporting the development of new financial strategies and M&A activity.
Line Management:
- Supervise, support and coach one team member to ensure they have the motivation and training to deliver the required levels of performance
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- Business Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
- Experience in a major international group
- Good working knowledge of basic bookkeeping
- Ability to use modelling tools and present outcomes simply and concisely
- Ability to use SAP (reports & workflow usage required)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Highly numerate with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills to resolve problems
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Keen problem solver
- Strong data entry skills
- Team player