Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

The role is responsible to ensure timely and accurate hydrocarbon accounting processes. To support and prepare documents for period close. Deliver Finance Operation and Cost Accounting support to countries assigned to the role. Support of timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes in accordance with the Group Reporting Manual and any other relevant standards (IFRS) and provide support for other Group reporting requirements such as Balance Sheet Assurance, Intercompany reconciliations and Group Charges. This role is pivotal within the HVC team providing support and guidance to other team members. This person will have solid accounting knowledge and experience and will use this to work with other team members.

• This person will work on complex or difficult accounting areas requiring extensive experience to ensure the correct reporting and accounting treatment.
• This person will work closely with Group reporting team supported to ensure effective delivery, to resolve issues and put in place process improvements.
• This person will also provide back up support where required and provide effective support to system transformations in all phases of the project.
• Support maintaining adherence to the standards & policies through providing relevant domain expertise to the operations and delivery teams
• The Supply Accounting Senior Analyst will report to the Supply Accounting Team Lead and work with Business / Country teams to understand the priorities and work to deliver against these as required.
• To carry out the month end close processes (calculate, prepare and process journals) in a timely and accurate manner for complex or difficult accounting areas requiring extensive experience to ensure the correct reporting and accounting treatment of inventory related ancillary costs (primary and secondary transport and logistics) and balances. Resolution of issues and queries may require reference to Group Reporting Manuals and / or working closely with the Business / Country teams supported.

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Essential Education

• CA(SA), with at least 1-2 years post-articles work experience
• Financial accounting degree or relevant equivalent with 5-8 years relevant experience and industry knowledge

Essential Experience and Job Requirements

• 4 to 6 year’s experience in related Finance area
• Aware of the principles and standards on which accounts are based and able to apply this knowledge.
• Applying processes and systems that provide for effective internal control, financial discipline and efficient service, both from within the Function and through outsourced partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively
• Contributing to the delivery of projects by applying financial control and accounting skills to the project financials and monitoring performance metrics.
• The ability to provide performance or forecast data that meets the business needs which is relevant, complete, accurate and timely.
• Strong planning skills with the ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment and prioritize accordingly
• The ability to make informed and effective decisions
• Readiness for action and ability to work under pressure
• Self-confident
• Assertiveness

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Accounting policy, Accounting policy, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Financial Reporting, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Management Reporting, Managing change, Presenting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management {+ 2 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 an accessibility need may request an adjustment/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 adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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.