General Accounting SME
Bp
Accounting & Finance
Budapest, Hungary
Posted on Dec 14, 2025
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Finance
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Job Description:
As a leading global energy company, we provide heat, light and mobility to customers worldwide. Across the bp landscape, we’re home to a range of brands across many areas of our industry. We’re investing in today’s energy system and helping build out tomorrow’s. So while we’re still in oil and gas, over the next decade we’ll become a different kind of energy company. We’re decarbonizing and diversifying our business, fundamentally transforming what we do so we can reach net zero by 2050 or sooner. We also have a strong mission to help the whole world reach net zero too – working across our industry to improve people’s lives.
It's an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT), you’ll be fully connected into the world of bp. You’ll play an increasingly important part within a network of like-minded colleagues partnering on strategic projects that stretch across the globe. And it starts with you. There’s a world of opportunities to build new skills, challenge yourself and grow a long-term career at bp. And no matter where you work, your role will have meaning, purpose and impact. So if you want to be part of a caring, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential, we’re with you.
An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a General Accounting SME (ARC SME) to join us in Budapest.
Key Accountabilities:
Key responsibilities will typically include the following:
Review and coordinate end to end quarter / year end close processes in a timely and accurate manner for complex or difficult accounting areas requiring extensive experience in order to ensure the correct reporting and accounting treatment. Resolution of issues and queries may require reference to JV partner’s Accounting Policy and/or working closely with Business/ Country teams supported.
Maintain a robust control environment related to one's activities. Deliver job responsibilities and / or support managing gap reporting if required.
Coordinate and supervise segment reporting/external/group audits related to the supported country/region as required.
Carry out regular daily/weekly / monthly activities in a timely and accurate manner.
Perform, control and support accounting and reporting where JV partner is an operator or a non-operator.
Work with ARC Manager and Business teams to understand the priorities and work to deliver against these as required.
Supervise additional and supplementary disclosure preparation for the predefined area.
Supervise QAR process for the predefined area.
Look for opportunities to drive process improvements of a notable nature across the team and work with the relevant people to put these in place. This includes taking a leading role in implementing changes in processes and tools.
Work with the Business teams supported to ensure mutual understanding of all accounting entries and follow up on queries.
Resolve queries and issues as they arise with reference to relevant resources such as the JV partner’s Accounting Policy, working with the Business teams or other support from within the FBT.
Act as a „Super User” on ERP, acting as a focal point and first line of enquiry on technical issues, providing guidance and training to other members of the team.
Essential Criteria & Job Requirements:
Relevant degree (or equivalent) and previous experience in related Finance area, ideally General Accounting.
Language and interpersonal skills with particular focus on client responsiveness. Proficiency in English is required.
Strong level of analytical skills, numeracy and strong financial understanding.
Excellent problem solving skills, combined with a readiness for action and ability to work under pressure.
Strong communication, cooperation and relationship building skills.
Assertiveness and ability to influence.
Ability to work on their own, with minimal or no supervision.
At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:
Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
Life & health insurance, medical care package
Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement
Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room
Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
Possibility to join our social communities and networks
Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment
bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!
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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.
