ARC Analyst

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The ARC, Analyst is accountable in resolving complex issues as and when necessary, delivering finance group reporting services to the entities assigned, and support the delivery of timely and accurate statutory accounts and tax analyses while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance.

Job Description:

Key Results / Accountabilities
§ Support significantly larger and/or more complex entities and has a good understanding of the nature of the business and the economic environment in order to complete activities effectively.
§ Coordinate the prompt and accurate recording of financial transactions (e.g. ledger entries, journal postings, fixed asset 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.
§ Monitor open and overdue items and communicate and follow-up accordingly with the appropriate staff.
§ Review reports generated by the ARC Account Executives to validate data and provide constructive input while ensuring submission in a timely manner if necessary.
§ Resolve or further bring up any complex issues faced.
§ Support preparation of documents and adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
§ Support customers in having a good 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 collaborators internally and externally as and when necessary.
§ May carry out supervisory responsibilities such as planning, assigning and directing work, and providing feedback and coaching to team members.

Key Challenges (in relation to section 5 above)
§ Ensure 100% accuracy and timeliness of group and statutory reports in accordance to agreed service levels.
§ Develop a good understanding of the customer organisation as well as the business in order to be able to deliver high quality service.
§ Managing the day to day work activities of the team and ensuring the necessary skills and experience are available to meet the challenges of a demanding and complex workload if necessary.
§ High level of familiarity with the systems used in order to maintain and reconcile the accounts receivable system to ensure it balances correctly.
§ 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 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).
§ Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting.

Required Criteria
• English language competency.

Preferred Criteria
§ Shared service centre experience.
§ SAP system experience.

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!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Additional Information

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, veteran status, or disability status.

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 Processes and Financial Systems, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Digital Automation, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Internal control and compliance

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Legal Disclaimer:

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About Us

We’re an international energy company with global scale, ambitious plans and a team of brilliant people delivering energy to the world, today and tomorrow.