What are the responsibilities and job description for the Settlement Analyst position at Novum Energy?
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Operators to finalize AR and AP invoicing (review contracts, INCOTERMS, inspection reports, and other related cargo documents).
- Generate and reconcile invoices in trading system (Allegro), send invoices to counterparties, and follow up as needed.
- Act as a control function over trade settlements, ensuring all transactions are accurate, complete, and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Independently review and challenge inputs from Operations where discrepancies or risks are identified, prioritizing accuracy and compliance over speed.
- Resolve discrepancies communicating timely with internal and external stakeholders in order to process payments.
- Prepare statement of accounts for specific business customers
- Assist with invoice administration, ensuring timely and accurate filing of invoices and supporting documentation.
- Prepare/generate ad-hoc reports from accounting system (Sun Systems) for periodic internal and external use.
- Maintain clear and auditable records of all settlements activity, ensuring documentation is complete and organized.
- Provide ideas to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the settlements function.
- Gather supporting documents for close, audits and financial statement preparation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned and participate in special projects as required.
Job Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 5 years of work experience in an accounting role.
- Experience working in a trading system, Allegro experience a plus.
- Proven ability to work independently in a distributed team environment with minimal supervision, ensuring deadlines are adhered to.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and resolve discrepancies proactively.
- Demonstrated ability to balance commercial urgency with settlement control, ensuring accounting integrity is not compromised.
- Energetic, responsive team player with the interest to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working across multiple regions, departments and time zones.
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams).
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed to support global operations on an ad-hoc basis.