Finance Operations Analyst (Oil) - JHB at Glencore

PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify all Service Provider invoices received against the cost booked in the ETRM system. 
• Validate all Service Provider invoices submitted by the and the logistics team against supporting documents completing all checks.
• Follow up on un-invoiced deliveries or services.
• Report on overdue invoices.
• Store and archive invoices and supporting documentation.
• Co-ordinate weekly payment runs.
• Follow up on counterparty queries.
• Automate financial operations activities to ensure straight through processing to the general ledger.
• In collaboration with other financial operations teams, identify and implement financial operations best practice including processes and internal controls.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or Chartered Specialist in Accounting and Financial Management.
• Advantageous to demonstrate post qualification studies or soft skills development and ability to work with systems.

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 to 4 years relevant experience including experience of commodity trading invoicing and settlement or accounts payable.
• Working knowledge of commodity systems and invoicing to ERP integration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that work effectively within team and different audiences.
• Adaptable, dynamic, and organized with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Interacts well within a team and actively manage expectations.
• Take initiative in resolving issues in a structured methodical manner.
• Have a strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• High level of attention to detail, in a fast-moving environment.
• Deliverable and service orientated.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel.