HVC Supply Accountant SME (Sales & Debtors)

bp; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company is seeking an experienced HVC Supply Accountant SME to join their Hydrocarbon Value Chain team. The role, based in Cape Town, involves optimizing trading activities and managing relationships with key trading counterparts. Candidates should have a degree in business, economics, or engineering, with strong communication skills and experience in the oil market. This position offers opportunities for career development within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the oil market, ideally with knowledge of physical crude and products trades.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong numeracy and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize trading activity for crude and refined product portfolios globally.
• Manage commercial relationship with key counterparties.
• Develop strategic plans to enhance profitability of trading activities.

Skills

Experience in oil market

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership capability

Education

Degree in Business, Economics or Engineering

Tools

Knowledge of trading systems and IT tools

Job description

Overview

Job title : HVC Supply Accountant SME (Sales & Debtors)

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 24, 2025

Job Description

• We are looking for a Senior Manager to join our Hydrocarbon Value Chain team as part of our Trading & Shipping function. The role will be based in London. This position reports directly to the Head of Hydrocarbon Value Chain and sits within the Trading & Shipping organisation.
• The role has two main areas of focus – optimisation of trading activities and leading the commercial relationships with key counterparties. The successful candidate will have experience of working in the oil market, preferably with knowledge of physical crude and products trades.
• They should also be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal, together with good presentation skills. A high level of numeracy and literacy is essential, along with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• We welcome applications from people who are highly motivated, enjoy problem solving and are keen to develop their career within a global energy business.

Accountabilities

• Lead all aspects of and optimize trading activity for crude and refined product portfolios globally
• Lead and manage commercial relationship with key counterparties
• Provide regular updates on performance against budgets and forecasts
• Develop strategic plans to enhance the profitability of trading activities
• Implement best practice processes across all aspects of trading operations
• Monitor exposures and mitigate risks associated with trading activities
• Build effective relationships with other teams across the business
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures
• Find opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions where appropriate

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Economics or Engineering
• Experience of working in the oil market, ideally with knowledge of physical crude and products trades
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong numeracy and literacy
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Highly motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Willingness to travel internationally when required
• Good understanding of risk management principles
• Knowledge of trading systems and IT tools
• Proven leadership capability
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment