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Settlements Payments Analyst

Petroineos Trading Limited
London, GBR
Full Time, Contract
Mid
Hybrid
Discovered 3 weeks ago
SAP

Full Job Posting

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and take full ownership of the end-to-end payments lifecycle for PetroIneos Trading & Refining (PITL) and PetroChina International (London) Ltd (PCIL), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
  • Execute and oversee all payments related to commodity trading activities, including freight, inspection, storage, demurrage, and associated operational costs.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of SAP payment processes, ensuring all transactions align with internal controls and established best practices.
  • Ensure accurate cash allocation for accounts receivable across various company codes in SAP, investigating and resolving issues in coordination with the relevant Settlements Analyst.
  • Perform daily reconciliations between SAP and bank reports, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues such as returned funds within defined timescales.
  • Monitor and update payment status across various internal systems, ensuring end-to-end process integrity and visibility.
  • Prepare and deliver monthly payment reconciliation reports and other analytical reports to support financial oversight and decision-making.
  • Circulate accounts receivable/payable (AR/AP) outstanding reports and support follow-up on overdue debtor balances.
  • Undertake additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Manager.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Degree in Finance/Banking/Commercial or equivalent preferred
  • Proven experience in managing high-volume payment processes, ideally within a commodities or trading environment.
  • Excellent working knowledge of SAP and its payment functionalities.
  • Strong grasp of accounting terminology, accounts payable, and financial controls.
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a strong team player with the ability to build relationships across departments.
  • Able to work under pressure, prioritise tasks effectively, and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

  • This role offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package, including Private Medical, Dental and Travel Insurance cover, Life Assurance, Annual Gym Allowance, Contributory Pension Scheme, 25 days annual leave, Discretionary Bonus, and more. This is a full-time fixed-term contract position, with the successful candidate being required to attend the London office 4 days per week.

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