GA, Analyst

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Purpose of the role:

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 analysis while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance

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 execute activities effectivelyCoordinate 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 proceduresSupport 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 staffValidate data and provide constructive input while ensuring submission in a timely manner if necessary Resolve or further escalate any complex issues facedSupport preparation of documents and adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end closeDevelop a good understanding of the general ledger and group reporting pertaining to the respective partiesLiaise with other GBS internal teams to ensure that the data being entered into the ledger isaccurate.Liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externally as and when necessary

Key Challanges:

High level of familiarity with the various systems used for the different functions (e.g. general accounting, reporting, direct tax, etc.) 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.Building strong inter team connections to ensure the Business and GBS hubs and GBS connected city partners are well connected to support Balance Sheet and P&L activitiesContinuous improvement is required specifically surrounding, DTPs, the tools we use and the excel reports we produce to ensure efficiencies are created

Any Other Relevant Information:

This position’s primary interfaces areInternal

• FBT Teams
• FBT Business Partnership
  

External

• Auditors
  

Qualification & Experience And Competencies

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. MIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA).Minimum of 4 - 8 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting.

Required Criteria

English language competency.

Preferred Criteria

Shared service centre experience.JDE/SAP system experience

Join our Team and advance your career as ARC Analyst!

At bp, 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 fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting policy, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Commercial assurance for external reporting, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Curiosity, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Automation, Digital fluency, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Long Term Planning {+ 4 more}

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