Inventory Accounting Analyst

BP INCORPORATE INTERNATIONAL.

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4 months ago
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Exp: 0-2 Years

Pune, India

Job Description

The Regional Inventory Accounting Analyst is responsible for the resolution of queries and reconciliation of refined products inventory. This includes a monthly reconciliation of exchanges, 3rd party terminals, pipelines, in transit bulk locations by comparing SAP transaction data to the custody / confirmation statement received from the 3rd party operator, performing the reconciliation, identifying balancing items, and posting gains and losses. The Regional Inventory Accounting Analyst is responsible for the resolution of these outstanding reconciliation items and issues working closely with front office teams, settlement analysts, volume / transaction control staff and 3rd parties. This includes related storage and handling fees: validating and approving these in readiness for payment

Key Accountabilities

Resolve Interface errors adhering to less than 48 hrs SLA. TAT.

Resolving B2B & B2C queries independently.
Reconciliation of Buy & Sell, bulk (Terminal), and retail activity.
Research and resolution of exchange and physical inventory imbalances
Research and resolution of exchange and storage & handling fee differences
To Identify and resolve root cause errors and internal control gaps
Facilitation and maintenance of internal and external business relationship

Key Challenges

Ability to influence groups that may have differing priorities.
Quickly respond to changing circumstances.
Tailor communication style to suit the audience
Issues and balancing items are at times sophisticated and multi-faceted to solve, requiring strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Qualification & Exp

Experience and Proficiencies

Crucial Education and Experience
Bachelor s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Ability to meet month-end close and other deadlines
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good interpersonal skills - attention to detail
Bias for action underpinned by a strong work ethic, teamwork and proven record

Desirable Criteria

Experience in handling scheduling application WinDMS.
Exposure to SAP interface queues, handling B2B & B2C queries.
General accounting experience
Experience with financial or logistical reconciliations
Demonstrated proficiency with SAP
Exposure to the Product Supply Business
Familiarity with payables and receivables