Senior Associate Accounts Payable
If you're a collaborative finance professional looking to make a real impact—on the business, external stakeholders, and the global finance community—this is your opportunity.
At Shell, we believe in driving operational excellence while shaping the future of energy. Join our dynamic team and help us deliver on accuracy, innovation, and customer centricity in the Source-to-Pay (S2P) process.
Where You Fit In
Downstream Contracting & Procurement (C&P) manages an average of $40 million daily in non-hydrocarbon goods and services on behalf of Shell's businesses. As a Senior Associate in Accounts Payable, you’ll support this by ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments, strengthening our financial reporting, and upholding Shell’s global reputation.
You will serve as a change agent for process excellence and a key connector between finance, business stakeholders, and global functions.
What’s the Role?
As a Senior Associate in AP DRF, your work will directly contribute to creating a seamless experience for Shell’s internal and external partners. You will:
- Process invoices efficiently and accurately, ensuring compliance with all controls and tax regulations (VAT, withholding tax)
- Monitor daily workflow, investigate discrepancies, and proactively resolve issues
- Collaborate with internal teams (CP Ops, CP Data, RA DS, and others) to enhance value across the S2P cycle
- Participate in key change initiatives—including migrations, digitalization, and process improvement projects
- Promote a high-performance, safety-first culture within the global finance community
- Support continuous improvement and exemplary user experience in AP
What We’re Looking For
We value professionals who thrive in dynamic, collaborative, and multicultural environments. Ideally, you bring:
A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics
Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable operations (1+ year experience preferred)
Familiarity with SAP and digital tools is a strong advantage
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
Ability to work effectively under pressure and across virtual, global teams
Fluent English
Why Join Us?
At Shell, you're not just part of a company—you’re part of a purpose.
We offer:
Exposure to global finance operations and cross-functional collaboration
A platform to grow through innovation, digitalization, and transformation projects
A supportive culture that values continuous learning and professional development
The chance to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of finance at Shell We offer hybrid work arrangements.
Please note: This is a temporary role ending in December 2025—perfect for gaining deep, hands-on experience in a globally integrated finance environment.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.