At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us - the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference.
As a leading energy company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and from the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading and shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger - powering progress for our customers, communities, and people.
Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow, and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or taking on something new, we’ll support you to power a career that works for you.
We’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued - because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen.
About Ampol Trading & Shipping
Our purpose at Ampol is to power better journeys today and tomorrow. Our Trading and Shipping team is key to achieving this, not only supplying our customer’s needs today, but evolving as the energy transition takes place to supply our customers well into the future.
We take pride in our people and value innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. If you’re a professional committed to excellence, Ampol is looking for you.
About the role
The Settlements Officer will be a pivotal member of the finance team in Trading and Shipping, responsible for overseeing settlements and finance function in the US office. The appointed individual will:
- Manage the invoice booking and verification process for cargo, freight and ancillary invoices
- Oversee the financial activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulations
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and optimize resources.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor due dates to ensure timely receipt and issuance of invoices
- Validate and process invoices covering purchases and sales, freight, ancillary charges, and demurrage.
- Clear receipts and payments and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues.
- Deliver accurate, timely financial reports and manage assigned financial functions.
- Perform additional duties as required by the line manager.
Skills & Experience
- Diploma or higher in Accounting / Business / Finance
- 5+ years of relevant experience in Settlements or Finance in the Oil and Gas industry
- Knowledge of accounting principles
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Experience with SAP and CTRM system
- Meticulous, hands-on and pay attention to details
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, can successfully identify process improvements
- Understanding of commodity trading life cycle
- Understanding on basic contract law
At Ampol, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms, recognizing that it makes our organization stronger. We encourage applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We invite you to bring your whole self to Ampol.
Skills Required
- Diploma or higher in Accounting / Business / Finance
- 5+ years of relevant experience in Settlements or Finance in the Oil and Gas industry
- Knowledge of accounting principles
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Experience with SAP and CTRM system
- Meticulous, hands-on and attention to detail
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, able to identify process improvements
- Understanding of commodity trading life cycle
- Understanding of basic contract law
What We Do
Ampol Limited is the largest and only Australian-listed petroleum refiner and distributor, operating across all states and territories. The company is primarily engaged in the provision of transport fuels and energy solutions, focusing on the refining, importing, and marketing of petroleum and fuels. Its operations include fuels infrastructure, convenience retail through service stations, and the provision of sustainable energy solutions.
