Finance Analyst, Castrol Japan, Accounting

Entity: Finance Job Family Group: Finance Group Job Description: Let me tell you about the role • This is a Supervising role in Japan accounting team. Accountablity includes; -Reporting & Regulation Ensure to meet all internal and external financial reporting requirements including statutory accounts/listing requirements, and to comply with tax, legal and other regulations. -Financial Control Ensure robust Financial Control over financial reporting processes, Group requirements for Internal Control over financial reporting, and Control Environment to meet Group Standards and Practices as well as Japan SOX. -Application of Group Accounting Policy Ensure compliance with BP Group Accounting Policies, as set out in the Group Reporting Manual (GRM), ensuring that transactions and significant events are properly accounted for with accuracy and timeliness. -You will role model bp's "Who We Are" by living our purpose, playing to win and caring for others. What you will deliver HSSE Responsibility • Comply with all BP’s HSSE policies and procedures Local Statutory Requirements / Corporate Governance • Liaise with Shared Service and perform monthly/quarterly/Year end financial closing and ensure timely and complete reporting. • Support the accuracy and completeness of financial statements, Support financial audit of a listed entity. • Adhere and support internal control process (JSOX) • Work and support tax team to ensure adherence to tax regulations Operation • Support AP payment, any other accounting related requests or queries of local businesses/functions, Liaise with Shared Services. • Support any Japan projects and interface to FBT team for completion. System of Financial Control • Accountable for understanding financial and performance related risks. • Maintain and continuously improve on financial and performance processes in Japan Any other requirements • To ensure data security and prudent financial data storing to avoid abuse of them e.g. insider trading etc. What you will need to be successful • Knowledge in accounting policies, including JGAAP, IFRS, IR and ability to study further. • Experience in financial reporting and operation using ERP system (JDE,SAP preferred). • Excellent communication and change management skills (English) • Experienced at participation to projects in multi-stakeholder, multi-discipline, multi-cultural environments, with regional and country-specific issues and challenges • Demonstrate skill level appropriate to this role in financial reporting. • Proactively learn the Lubricants business finance requirements including bp Group Accounting Policies, as set out in the Group Reporting Manual and requirements for internal control compliant with Group Standards and Practices • Bachelor degree in a finance related field or professional accounting qualification (Nisho Boki). • People management experience and working with outsourced accounting teams 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 Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.