R&A Financial Analyst at Shell in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

R&A Financial Analyst Location: SHELL CENTRE – CHENNAI , India Job Family Group: Finance Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: May 12, 2026 Business Unit: Finance Experience Level: Early Careers Job Description: What’s the role Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your understanding on changes and updates in accounting standards (both IFRS and Ind AS) & group policies (Group Financial Reporting Manual), and its impact on group, internal & statutory financial reporting and closing activities? If yes, then this R&A Financial Accounting and Controlling (FAC)  Reporting Analyst role could be the one you were looking for. Be part of the Downstream (DS) R&A FAC team and help us transform the way we manage the financials of Shell India Markets Private Limited (SIMPL). If you are driven by passion to enhance business knowledge and keep updated on business change(s), this is a role that will help you achieving them through closing activities & financial analysis; and frequent discussion & collaboration with corporate / business finance. Within this organization, we are a cluster of teams responsible for end to end Group Reporting activities. This role of Reporting Analyst is to ensure that all reporting activities & responsibilities are performed in an accurate timely and efficient manner. He or she will be handling the Lease accounting of SIMPL and will be the S4 Group Submitter for Raj Petro Specialities (acquired in 2025 ) What you’ll be doing Manage the book close activities in terms of Group reporting (both internal and external) & fixed assets reporting to meet the WCC timelines Review and approve financial controls Financial accounting and reporting tasks (including but not limited to SFS submission) Ensure compliance to internal control and assurance activities Perform thorough analysis of unique and complex accounting issues for due diligence and proper accounting treatment. Managing audit queries for the areas handled Creating and maintaining leases in Powerplan Advising the business on any queries related to IFRS 16 Handling the queries from stakeholders ( Business /auditors /Tax) Publishing monthly dashboards related to leases What you bring Prior experience of group submission A professional qualification like CA Fresher/CMA will be an added advantage Excellent knowledge in practical application of accounting and auditing standards Understanding of corporate structure and governance processes. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Applications especially Excel. Working knowledge & experience in SAP and S4 GR. Good analytical skills, meticulous and able to work independently & prioritize well. Sound knowledge of IFRS ( particularly IFRS16 for leases ) Results oriented, fast paced, resourceful , team player and proactive. Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills Resilient and able to deliver under pressure. What we offer You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself. Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together. Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead. Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices. Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise. Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself. Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams. Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes. An Inclusive & Progressive Place to Work To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential. We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there. We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology. We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Shell in India Shell is a diversified energy company in India with 13,000 employees, and presence in Integrated Gas, Downstream, Power, Renewable and Upstream. Additionally, we have deep capabilities in R&D, digitalisation, and business operations. Our global strategy, Powering Progress, is designed to generate value for our shareholders, customers, and the wider society, and focuses on creating more value with less emissions. The strategy supports our purpose of providing more and cleaner energy solutions, with the aim of profitably transforming Shell into a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. As India moves towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2070, Shell India aims to play a leading role in securing vital energy for today, while investing in, and helping to build, the energy system of the future through strategic investments in the country. Our Lubricants business serves over 50,000 consumers through a strong network of over 200 distributors, and operates an end-to-end value chain that spans conceptualization, development, and production at a world-class blending plant at Taloja. Through our 350-plus retail stations, we offer an integrated mobility experience including fuels, cafes, and convenience stores, with a prominent network of EV recharging facilities. Shell owns and operates a LNG re-gasification terminal at Hazira, Surat, with a capacity of 5 MTPA and a LNG truck-loading unit that plays a crucial role in helping meet India’s growing demand for gas across sectors. 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