Commodities Settlements Analyst

Settlements Analyst

Based: London (Hybrid)

Our client is a very successful international Energy Trading company with access to all key markets worldwide…

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop skills and responsibility within a growing and successful commodity trading business.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Invoice creation, distribution, reconciliation, and settlement of physical and financial trading activities, mainly for LNG (Accounts Payable/Receivable)
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve invoice reconciliation discrepancies proactively and timely.
• Responsible for ensuring the timely collection of cash and aging reporting.
• Work with the operations team to clear overdue Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable items and non-allocated cash
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements around settlements processes
• Ensure the Settlements team SOP documentation is kept updated
• Ensure compliance with trading standards and other regulatory requirements
• Ensure correct tax treatment of invoices
• Other tasks and projects assigned by the Settlements Team Lead and Senior Settlements Manager
• May be required to work outside of normal business hours
• May be required to cover settlements for other international offices

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Recognised Qualification in Accounting or Finance (or similar)
• At least 1-2 years of Settlements working experience in Energy & Commodities
• System savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, strong self-initiative
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under time pressure
• Good verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate effectively with people at all levels, and attention to details
• Strong team player and collaborate with other Finance team members to support overall Finance goals and objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of IMOS, Horizon, and SUN system is preferable but not a must as training will be provided.