Job summary
Entity:
Finance
Job Family Group:
Finance Group
Job Description:
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat, and mobility to millions of people every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low-carbon future. Join us and be part of what we can accomplish together. You can participate in our new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero.
Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better and how you can play your part in our world-class team
Join our Finance Team and advance your career as an ARC Analyst
Purpose of the Role:
The General Accounting ARC Analyst is responsible to resolve issues as and when vital, delivering finance group reporting services to the entities assigned, support PEC functionality and activities and support the delivery of timely and accurate group, statutory accounts and tax analyses while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance. Being responsible for the resolution of reconciliations, BSA, regulatory reporting and plan related queries and actions, external audit support and work closely with the embedded finance team in the entities to which they are assigned.
Key Accountabilities:
Support significantly larger and/or more sophisticated entities and has understanding of the nature of the business and the economic environment in order to implement activitieoptimallyly.
Coordinate the prompt and accurate recording of financial transactions (e.g. ledger entries, journal postings, plan and cost related postings etc.) in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures.
Support the delivery of timely and accurate statutory accounts and tax analyses through liaison with the Statutory Tax teams and external auditors if required.
Support external audit requests and queries
Review reports generated by the ARC Account Executives to validate data and provide constructive input while ensuring submission in a timely manner if vital.
Resolve or further raise any complex issues faced.
Support preparation of documents and adjustments for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
Support partners in having understanding of the general ledger and group reporting pertaining to the respective parties.
Liaise with other GBS internal teams to ensure that the data being entered into the ledger is accurate.
Liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externally as and when necessary.
May carry out supervisory responsibilities such as planning, assigning and directing work, and providing
Key Challanges:
Issues and queries are at times complex and multi-faceted to resolve requiring strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Ability to influence groups that may have differing priorities.
Tailor communication style to suit the audience
Develop a good understanding of the partner organisation as well as the business in order to be able to deliver high quality service.
Liaising with customers and colleagues in different geographical locations, time zones and potentially in different languages using different systems requiring rigorous coordination between teams.
Quick to react and adapt to constantly circumstances, changing reporting requirements for highly fluid businesses.
High level of familiarity with the end-to-end financial accounting process for the supported entities
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA). Ability to meet month-end close and other deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good organizational skills - attention to detail
Bias for action underpinned by a strong work ethic, teamwork and proven track record of value added.
Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting
Required Criteria
English language competency
Preferred Criteria
Shared service centre experience.
General accounting experience
Demonstrated proficiency with SAP
Travel Requirement
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting policy, Accounting processes and financial systems, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Commercial assurance for external reporting, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Curiosity, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Automation, Digital fluency, Financial accounting and reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance + 4 more
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
