What are the responsibilities and job description for the Settlements Manager position at Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.?
We are seeking a hands-on Settlements Manager to lead end-to-end settlements across natural gas supply, LNG, storage, and transportation activities. This role ensures accurate invoicing, cash flow coordination, and financial close while partnering closely with trading, treasury, and accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee volume actualization and settlements for natural gas, LNG, storage, and transportation agreements, ensuring accuracy and contractual compliance
- Manage invoicing (provisional and final), cash collections, and counterparty issue resolution across trading activities
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, reporting, and audit support
- Supervise and develop team members while enhancing processes, controls, and operational efficiency
- 8 years of settlements experience within energy or commodities, with strong exposure to natural gas and/or LNG
- Experience with ETRM systems (Endur preferred) and ERP platforms such as SAP
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and audit processes (US GAAP)
- Proven ability to lead as a hands-on manager, partnering across trading, treasury, and accounting functions