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Being part of a team of Trading & Supply Credit Analysts, who undertake all regular (often daily) Credit Activities primarily in support of all T&S entities, including: Insurance Management activities from the SEE Sales Offices (i.e. Italy and Spain), specifically in receiving and processing of Credit Limit requests from the Sales Team, communication of the outcome and a possible negotiation, and other Controls monitoring and reporting actions. Credit Re-Assessments and ad hoc credit assessment requests, specifically performing robust quantitative and qualitative analysis of the counterparties Shell trades with to confirm and recommend Credit Ratings, Credit Limits and terms. Regular Credit Operations, specifically system updates and Credit Advice. Operations are an important part of the Trading & Supply Credit function requiring specialist, fast and dependable service to avoid downside risk, support the deal lifecycle and ensure it operates within the Credit control framework. This team will become the future fourth office, which will be part of the Global Credit Underwriting & Operations Team (Houston, London, Singapore and Manila) and one of four global teams in the Global Trading & Supply organisation that is focused on instilling operational excellence. This role encompasses a wide range of tasks and covers the majority of business lines with which Shell is involved in e.g. Crude & Products, Gas & Power, Marine etc. It therefore offers real variety and an opportunity to impact commercial outcomes. We are seeking an individual to join the team that can think creatively, has a passion to understand and critically assess the businesses with which Shell trades with through an understanding of the macro environment and is ready to bring ideas for continuous improvement. Accountabilities Act as the day-to-day interface with the Global Trading Credit team, commercial and financial stakeholders to support and advise on the Credit Risk posed by counterparties delivered through the Credit Assessment process and performing Operational tasks relevant to the Trading & Supply Credit function. Tasks will include but not be limited to: Perform insurance management activities for the Italian and Spain Sales Office Portfolio which includes: Receiving and processing of daily Credit Limit requests (both new and existing - for increase) in Atradius and COFACE platformsCommunicating the outcome/ result of application requests to the Sales Team; and endorsing for required approvals based on the latest Credit Strategy MatrixLiaising and/or requesting for additional investigation with the Insurance Provider (e.g. reasons for rejection; and other potential considerations to grant the requested coverage)Managing the database for the daily requests ensuring all applications are encoded and current status of approvals are reflectedProviding of support in managing the collateral database, ensuring that collateral details are reflected in the systemsReconciling of insurance cover information between platform-generated reports and our systemsConverting of insurance covers in Atradius from indication to credit limit based on the weekly active contracts list; update and/or set up account in the systems as required.Submitting of Binding contracts, including request and verification of data, collection of needed information, and preparation of contract for credit lines that are due for withdrawal or reduction by AtradiusAttending of weekly Credit Committees to raise and to escalate issues and concerns related to insurance activitiesManaging the professional relationship with the stakeholders; acting as a liaison between Commercial/ UW teams and Sales Office as the case may beOther Ad Hoc Activities: Preparation of standard reports and KPIs (Daily, weekly, monthly), Portfolio Reviews, Monthly tracing of invoice to transactions, Preparation of quarterly Turnover Declaration, Submission of claims, and Answer insurance-related questions that may be inquired by stakeholders Perform ongoing (often daily) Credit Operational activities which include but not limited to: Effective operation of regular data integrity control, which aligns all system data with the relevant credit data, approved within each credit assessment.Contracting matters – ad hoc queries on contracts including liaison with Relevant Credit Managers.Support the Commercial Business - Provide interpretation of credit policy and guide the businesses on the principles of sound credit management. Keep up-to-date on issues within the businesses by having close relationships with the sales managers and reading information from industry sources. Coaching more junior members of the team and helping support our colleagues across all STn Offices. Dimensions The Shell Trading Network is fast moving and growing rapidly. The Trading & Supply business is becoming increasingly complex with a changing macro-environment and with a shift in global supply-demand Shell Trading & Supply is seeking to do business in riskier Emerging Market countries and with entities that have questionable Credit Quality. This coupled with a generally Credit adverse macro environment makes it increasingly important that we review counterparties with a critical eye and provide robust and thorough Credit Assessments to justify decisions made. Transactions being entered into are also of increasing number, complexity and tenor. The recent past has seen a strong rise in the number of derivative transactions. Furthermore, asset based trading strategies are also growing strongly, employing more working capital and introducing increased levels of risk and resource consumption. All of which lead to the need for strong controls and an Operations team that is resilient, nimble and detail oriented Special Challenges This role creates the opportunity to further define the Global Trading Credit Organisation particularly in the new Trading & Supply world while we look to continually innovate and define best credit solutions to support the dynamic and fast-paced Trading and Supply businessMaintain good, long-term relationships with counter-parties and other external financial institutions to ensure Shell Trading maintains the right external image and engagements with these bodies’ results in positive outcomes.Willingness to learn or currently have ability to navigate through various end use trading systemsDemonstrate a firm grasp of the key commercial considerations, as well as an ability to weigh up and decide on the risks of each activity. The ability to know when to escalate is essential.Keep connected with the other teams within Credit, KYC and Trade Finance in all three core locations, to ensure the team understands emerging challenges the location-based teams are facing and can re-prioritize effort as required.Give enthusiastic and vocal support to the Global Trading Credit organisational changes, the benefits of which will in many cases be felt in the longer term, while continuing to meet the ongoing needs to the global Trading and Supply businesses in the immediate term.Maintain the ability, notwithstanding the transition to a global organisation, to respond immediately and decisively in the event of the "known unknowns" in the external environment. There will inevitably be peaks and troughs in the workload over the course of the year.Work effectively with other parts of finance, especially the Trading and Supply receivables team to demonstrate end to end knowledge. Experiences & Qualifications Ideally, would have relevant finance experience with specific focus in Credit or prior work experience in the corporate sector, especially within a Trading or Credit team.Strong financial acumen - comfortable working with and assessing counterparties Financials i.e. Income statement, Balance Sheet and cash Flow StatementStrong commercial understanding, especially the ability to balance speed, cost benefit and long-term relationship managementClear attention to detail and passion for continued learning is essential so as to support the Credit Assessment process and provide critical analysis on the Shell Trading & Supply customers.The ability to communicate complicated ideas in a clear and uncomplicated fashion.Remain open to different perspectives (i.e. from other businesses & locations) and be able to switch priorities at short notice.The ability to work under pressure, working to tight deadlines and juggling a number of different items.Demonstrate ability to coach junior team members and take ownership and deliver on specific projects.Experience in working in a global organisation and in a virtual working environment For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Purpose Being part of Trading & Supply Credit Manila, responsible for performing daily operational credit activities in support of all T&S entities, including:  Credit checks, which is a process of providing credit advice to T&S traders for each transactions regardless of its tenor and nature and according to acceptable payment terms before agreeing to a deal contract issued to the counterparty.  Regular Credit Operations, specifically system updates and/or relevant reporting coupled with stakeholder engagement requiring fast and dependable service to avoid downside risk, support the deal lifecycle, and ensure it operates within the Credit control framework.    These roles are part of the Global Credit Underwriting & Operations Team (Houston, London, Singapore, and Manila), which is focused on business impact and operational excellence.   This role encompasses a wide range of tasks and covers the majority of business lines with which Shell is involved in e.g. Crude and Financial etc. It therefore offers real variety and an opportunity to impact commercial outcomes. We are seeking an individual to join the team that can think creatively, has a passion to understand and critically assess the businesses with which Shell trades with through an understanding of the macro environment, and is ready to bring ideas for continuous improvement.  Accountabilities Act as the day-to-day ‘face of credit’ interfacing directly with traders and the Global T&S Credit team, and commercial and finance stakeholders to support and advise pre-deal requirements.  Tasks will include but may not be limited to:  Conduct Credit Check Activities for All Trading entities. These include:  Daily responding to pre-deal credit check requests for the Oil & products, LNG, Chemicals, Energies, and Freight business lines. Also, back up for pre-deal STR barge checks.  Daily interface with traders, commercial credit managers, and trade finance as needed to achieve win-win pre-deal advice  Contacting traders as needed to gain more understanding about deal scenario  Identifying available credit limit by referencing to approved credit assessment file and exposure calculation.  Identifying risk mitigation techniques to support business opportunities  Ensuring KYC & other compliance requirements on all deals  Prepare credit reports for KPI and review with relevant focal points in Houston, London, and Singapore.  Promote continuous improvement in process, controls, and protocols  Dimensions The Shell Trading Network is fast-moving and growing rapidly. The Trading & Supply business is becoming increasingly complex with a changing macro-environment and with a shift in global supply-demand. Shell Trading & Supply is seeking to do business in riskier Emerging Market countries and with entities that have questionable Credit Quality. This coupled with a generally Credit adverse macro environment makes it increasingly important that we maintain a robust credit checks process that ensures T&S risk is mitigated via credit securities or cash. Transactions being entered into are also of increasing number, complexity, and tenor. All of which lead to the need for strong controls and an Operations team that is resilient, nimble, and detail-oriented  The role will support ALL trading entitles situated in the different hubs in Singapore, London, and Houston.   Special Challenges This role creates the opportunity to further define the Global Trading Credit Organisation, particularly in the new Trading & Supply world while we look to continually innovate and define best credit solutions to support the dynamic and fast-paced Trading and Supply business  Maintain the ability, notwithstanding the transition to a global organisation, to respond immediately and decisively in the event of the "known unknowns" in the external environment. There will inevitably be peaks and troughs in the workload over the course of the year.  Maintain good, long-term relationships with traders, commercial credit, trade finance, KYC, and global underwriting team to ensure credit advice provided was the best and will turn to a positive outcome.  Willingness to learn or currently have the ability to navigate through various end-use trading systems   Demonstrate a firm grasp of the key commercial considerations, as well as an ability to weigh up and decide on the risks of each activity.  The ability to know when to escalate is essential.  Keep connected with the other teams within Credit, KYC, and Trade Finance in all core locations, to ensure the team understands emerging challenges the location-based teams are facing and can re-prioritize effort as required.  Work effectively with other parts of finance Give enthusiastic and vocal support to the Global Trading Credit organisational changes, the benefits of which will in many cases be felt in the longer term, while continuing to meet the ongoing needs to the global Trading and Supply businesses in the immediate term  Experiences & Qualifications Ideally, would have relevant finance experience with specific focus in Credit or prior work experience in the corporate sector, especially within a Trading or Credit team.  The ability to work under pressure, working to tight deadlines, and juggling several different items.  Strong commercial understanding, especially the ability to balance speed, cost-benefit, and long-term relationship management.  Clear attention to detail and passion for continued learning  The ability to communicate complicated ideas in a clear and uncomplicated fashion.  Remain open to different perspectives (i.e. from other businesses & locations) and be able to switch priorities at short notice.  Demonstrate ability to coach junior team members and take ownership and deliver on specific projects.  Experience in working in a global organisation and in a virtual working environment  Shift Schedule: 9 PM - 6 AM (+1hr flexibility, following DST) For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

AECOM is seeking a Project Controls Specialist (with billing/invoice background) to be based in Manila, Philippines

Job Description: 

Opportunity phase 

• Support opportunity entry and updating in company’s opportunity tracking system.  
• Supports Go/No Go preparations, forms and gathering information and process, as directed by Project Manager.  
• Review project controls requirements of RFP/opportunity. Provide or obtain project controls support for proposal deliverables, as appropriate for project complexity.  
• Understand proposal pricing approach and support as appropriate. Develop basic capabilities with company standard pricing tools and support as directed.  

Planning phase 

• Coordinate with PM/Project team/contract administration in coordinating contract review process for new contracts, modifications and job closures. Understand and supporting insurance verification process as necessary. 
• Develop familiarity with support review of contract risk types and methods to identify and support management of risk on projects.  
• Understanding of revenue recognition on projects. Investigate/elevate financial project issues such as segmentation, work at risk, and revenue recognition during project setup.  
• Review scope definition documents and support PM with development of Work breakdown structure development (and maintenance during execution), to support proper job setup for cost and schedule development, progress tracking, risk analysis, client billing.  
• Assist in preparing, updating, and monitoring schedules and preparing status reports and staffing curves, in alignment with scope of work and resource, including subcontractors and consultants, planned to execute scope.  
• May coordinate/assist other Project team/procurement in coordinating documentation to support procurement of required sub-consultants and vendors 
• Support PM in development and review of project cost and revenue baseline, based on above elements.  
• Develop knowledge and support coordination of performance measurement and earned value plan and updates during execution. Elevate for review by PC Lead as required.    Understand contractual invoicing requirements.
• Understand project/organizational and client interfaces. Review invoice support requirements, during execution, with Project Manager.  
• Understand necessary components of project setups and be able to initiate and set up projects with Project Manager supervision. 

Execution phase 

• Report development both from templates and ability to develop unique independent reports based on project need. Ability to develop reports based on understanding Project managers need. 
• Integrate cost and schedule data/baseline with company’s enterprise system, to facilitate Projects financial goals  
• Support PM in the coordination of preparation of project reviews 
• Develop proficiency with system and reports to review actual costs, commitments, coordinate cost adjustments, reviewing for coding accuracy.  Identifies cost (and scheduled as needed) variances, investigates root call and elevates to Project Management. Discuss corrective action and role is supporting.  
• Assist Project Manager, as direct, with tracking budget, project costs, labor hours, schedule updates, installed quantities and progress measurements for work to include direct hire and subcontracted work. 
• Measure progress and review performance trends.  Support accumulation of and access to historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning, forecasting and estimate at complete development (EAC).  
• Support Exposure to progressive performance data and associated concepts and principals.  
• Become familiar with companies financial systems, processes and procedures such as segmentation, work at risk and revenue recognition requirements and processes and be able to align with project status.  
• May coordinate/review/support the development of invoices for consistency with contract requirements and rates. May interface with Billing and accounting staff to support positive cash flow. Assist the Project Manager with reporting on accounts receivables and unbilled issues as assigned.  Support Project team, with the change control management process and gain insight into rational and importance of change events.  
• Assist PM with support on gathering information to develop trending, forecasting and estimate to complete process. May assist PM with WAR (work at risk) and RAR (Revenue at Risk) forms. 

Closeout phase 

• Review project scope and determine all contractual deliverables have been met, discuss with PM. 
• Coordinate with PM/procurement for closeout of sub agreements  
• Support PM with input of final EAC  
• Support with coordination of final invoice as directed.  
• Performs routine tasks with minimal supervision 
• Under appropriate supervision receives and follows instruction on specific assignment, specialized tasks and possible solutions. 
• Assignments have clear and specific objectives and require the investigation of limited number of variables. 
• Receives/Seeks supervision for application of more complex standard management/administrative techniques, procedures and criteria to assist Project Manager. 

 

AECOM is seeking a Specialist Project Controller to be based in Manila, Philippines

Job Description: 
Opportunity phase 

• Supports Go/No Go preparations, forms, and gathering information and process, as directed by Project Manager.  

•  Review project controls requirements of RFP/opportunity. Provide or obtain project controls support for proposal deliverables, as appropriate for project complexity.  

• Understand proposal pricing approach and support as appropriate. Proficiency with company standard pricing tools and support as required.  

Planning phase 

• Develop customized Cost/schedule control plans/solutions to provide Project Management and other project team and management with appropriate tools for project cost and schedule control.  

• Support PM/Project team/contract administration in managing the contract review process for new contracts, modifications, and job closures. Understand and support or coordinate insurance verification process as necessary. 

• Ability to manage the review of contract risk types and deploy methods to identify and develop risk management approaches for projects.  

•  Ability to manage/oversee financial project issues such as segmentation, work at risk, and revenue recognition during project setup.  

• Review scope definition documents and support PM with development of complex Work breakdown structure development (and maintenance during execution), interfacing with Procurement, Engineering, Subcontractors, and Finance to support proper job setup for cost and schedule development, progress tracking, risk analysis, client billing.  

• Manage the development, updating, and monitoring of schedules and preparing status reports and staffing curves, in alignment with the scope of work and resources, including subcontractors and consultants, planned to execute scope.  

• May support another Project team/procurement in managing documentation to support procurement of required sub-consultants and vendors 

• Develop and review project cost and revenue baseline, based on the above element, on behalf of the PM.  

• Develop and implement performance measurement and earned value plan and updates during execution. Elevate for review by PM, Project team, and other Management staff.  

• Understand contractual invoicing requirements. Understand project/organizational and client interfaces. Review invoice support requirements, during execution, with the Project Manager.  

Execution phase 

• Integrate cost and schedule data/baseline with the company’s enterprise system, to facilitate Project's financial goals, or oversee this effort.  

• Develop key deliverables in preparation of project reviews 

• Developed expertise with system and reports to review actual costs, commitments, coordinate cost adjustments, reviewing for coding accuracy.  

• Identifies cost (and scheduled as needed) variances, investigates root cause, and develops/executes a correction action plan, as discussed with PM and Project team.  

• Lead effort for tracking budget, project costs, labor hours, schedule updates, installed quantities, and progress measurements for work to include direct hire and subcontracted work. 

• Maintain the planning/scheduling updates, applying engineering, procurement, and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships. Develop and maintain critical path logic networks and bar charts. 

• Analyze, evaluate and forecast current status against an established baseline schedule. Assess the impacts of design or construction changes and schedule slippages. Report schedule status to all levels of project and company management as well as to the Client.  

• Accumulate and access historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning, forecasting, and Estimate at complete development.  

• Measure progress and review performance trends. Exposure to progressive performance data and associated concepts and principles.  

• Prepare reports, graphs, and charts, to communicate project status.  

• Proficiency with the company’s financial systems, processes, and procedures such as segmentation, work at risk and revenue recognition requirements and processes, and be able to align with project status and assist in analyzing and using financial data to identify key project issues.  

• May coordinate/review invoices for consistency with contract requirements and rates. May interface with Billing and accounting staff. 

• Assist the Project Manager with reporting on accounts receivables and unbilled issues as assigned.  

• Support the Project team, with the change control management process and gain insight into the rationale and importance of change events. Support project with pricing and determining schedule impact of change orders.  

• Assist PM with support on gathering information to develop trending, forecasting, and estimate to complete the process. May assist PM with WAR (work at risk) and RAR (Revenue at Risk) forms.  

• May provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to others in the resolution of project controls problems.  

Closeout phase 

• Review project scope and determine all contractual deliverables have been met, discuss with PM. 

• Coordinate with PM/procurement for closeout of sub-agreements  

• Support PM with the input of final EAC  

• Support with coordination of final invoice as directed.  

Complexity & Decision Making 

• Performs challenging assignments requiring independent judgment, with little or no supervision 

• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives 

• May be required to assess project controls needs on several projects and develop more junior project controls, staff members.

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Controller to be based in Manila, Philippines

Job Description: 

Provides objective analysis and sound judgement with application of principles and techniques to evaluate and report project performance from concept study to construction & startup including practical assessment of schedule completion and expected final cost. Competencies include setup of work breakdown structure, establishing levels of control and detail, planning and scheduling, cost analysis and forecasting, progress measurement, earned value performance, risk analysis and change control.

Responsible for managing, controlling, forecasting and reporting cost and schedule performance for projects throughout the organization. Services include setting up and managing project controls systems (including setup of work breakdown structure), capturing to-date progress and expenditure data, analyzing to-date performance data, forecasting at-completion performance data (EAC costs, hours), analyzing project risks (contingency management), managing change and incorporating scope variations into schedule and cost deliverables, and preparing associated reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with company financial systems and processes. 

• Develops proficiency in the use of company cornerstone systems and provides cost data in formats necessary to control the project.

• Understands financial terminology and measures and recognizes the financial impact of various project actions.

• Assists in analyzing and using financial data to identify key project issues.

• Able to use drawings and specifications in the establishment of project baseline data

• Develops knowledge of accounting principles.  

• Assists in assembling data for trending and forecasting.

• Prepares analysis of progress trends and cost impact. May participate in reviewing and approving contractor invoices.

• Has knowledge of earned value methodology.

• Collects and analyzes data on manpower, labor hour, and labor cost requirements versus budget limitations.

• Collects and analyzes data for tracking actual cost to funding limitations.

• Assists in tracking purchase orders and subcontract commitments and expenditures.

• Possesses the knowledge of scope control and change management.

• Assists with the creation of baseline budgets.

• Exposure to scheduling process concepts and principles.

• Exposure to performance management and cost/schedule integration concepts and principles.

• Supports the project reporting process as required.

• Participates in project cost review meetings.

• Gathers data for procedure development.