Business Analyst at Shell

Advertised:28-11-12 | Closing Date:28-12-12

	At Sarawak Shell Berhad (71978-W), we are continuously looking to the future and for people who will make it happen. Take now for instance. We're looking for the world's top Exploration & Production talent to join us in building a business capable of real and sustainable growth. If that's you, then come and explore your potential in an environment characterised by opportunity, flexibility and reward. Shell is committed to the Asia region through growing its position as a leading supplier of LNG in the region and growing the value in its existing heartlands.  The Upstream International Asia business began in Asia over a century ago, back in the 1890s, when the first wells were drilled by Shell in Sumatra and resulting in a first SE Asia commercial oil discovery in Miri, Sarawak in 1910. Recent developments in Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and China provide an aggressive expansion to our portfolio in the region. Shell Upstream International Asia operates in seven countries - Malaysia, China, Philippines, New Zealand, India, Brunei and Singapore.  Business Analyst Miri (Sarawak) - Lutong Responsibilities: Budgeting Drive the annual budgeting process for Sarawak Asset (namely Opex and minor Capex),for both the Shell Business Plan and PETRONAS Work Programme & Budget (WP&B). This includes coordinating budget reviews,ensuring adequate challenge takes place and budgets are prepared in accordance with targets and guidelines. Responsible for ensuring management decisions e.g. recession measures are implemented. Able to justify budgets to both internal management and external parties e.g. joint venture partners. Ensure data is accurately loaded in SAP. Support,monitor and control delivery of annual expenditure to approved ceilings and budgets Management Reporting & Cost Awareness Latest Estimates Responsible for quarterly compilation of Latest Estimates (LE). Proactively involve the business in the preparation of forecasts and provide constructive challenge towards reporting a credible LE. Ensure a continuous improvement in the quality of Latest Estimates and encourage/drive interventions to bring business performance in line with plan for function Governance Role Ensure necessary approvals are obtained in the management of costs ranging from internal approvals – Group Investment Proposal,Exposure notes,to external approvals – Approval for Expenditure (AFE),ASC (Affiliate Service Contracts). Provide advice and support to the line to ensure quality submissions and provide justifications to queries. Provide high quality monthly management information to the Function Leadership Team,budget holders. This can range from accounting treatment,usage of systems (e.g. SAP) and performing financial evaluations of bidders. Able to respond to auditors queries - external,joint venture partners and PETRONAS. Ensure accurate and timely billings and recoveries by FinOps e.g PC4,BIFSA,GPAF an any other Service Level Agreement related to Sarawak Asset Implement cost sharing agreements and cost allocation rules Execution of agreements on common facilities allocation for onshore Bintulu Integrated Facilities Service Agreement (BIFSA) and offshore (Interfield). Provide economics assessment and valuation support on any commercial opportunities or arrangement with external parties / Joint Ventures Requirements: Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin/Economics - Professional accounting qualification or is currently pursuing one - Familiar with Exploration & Production (EP) accounting policies and standards - Experience with EP planning processes is an advantage. Familiar with SAP & Microsoft Office applications e.g. Excel (Pivot, vlookup, etc), Powerpoint, Word. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Possess strong influencing / challenging skills Good stakeholder management skills and respect and appreciation for colleagues working in a multi cultural environment. Ability to use SAP will be an advantage. Application Deadline: Friday 21 December 2012 Number of Vacancies: 1 Apply through JobStreet