Intercompany Analyst

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Role Purpose

The Intercompany Hub Team is the main contact point within the Group for all intercompany related issues. The Intercompany Analyst will support Intercompany Team Lead to ensure that the Intercompany processes are aligned with the Group Intercompany Policies and Procedures. Specifically, they will support delivery of 'silent running', accurate and timely recording of all Intercompany AP & AR transactions and processing in the ledgers. They areResponsible for the resolution of outstanding reconciliation issues. Mentor team members and supporting change within the Intercompany team in the drive for outstanding partner service, operational excellence & compliance.

Key Accountabilities

Review and Support of Monthly/quarterly reconciliations of Intercompany accounts in Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable - Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the various Intercompany and suspense account reconciliationsDeliver silent running by supporting intercompany agreement andElimination process at Quarter-ends ensuring all imbalances >$500k are cleared by the end of the process, all differences <500k are resolved by WD 55.Ensure all balancing items are followed up on a timely basisEnsure that disputes are supervised and resolved in a timely manner, intervening and raising disputes according to Group PoliciesHandling and booking of incoming/outgoing charges – AP/AR transactionsMonthly / Quarterly Processing and Journal review of adjustments prepared byIntercompany Analysts identified through the reconciliation processTake full and proactive ownership of issues and queriesHandle intercompany transactions across multiple geographiesReconcile intercompany accounts at Group and Statutory levelDeliver compliant services in line with period end close resultsSupport and ongoing development of the Group’s intercompany website and the GEM, ICE tool, Disputes Tool and FBW Performance Reporting toolset delivering continuous and innovative improvements.Support the Group Disputes and Upfront Agreement (UFA) processes ensuring both tools and related processes are fit for purpose.Share knowledge within the wider team hold training on process changesPartner with and support all members of the Hub Team to deliver process silent running, continuous system and improvements in execution, analyze and resolve the root cause of problems.Support projects and connect related areas to drive operational improvements.Maintain appropriate intercompany system documentationSupport team mailboxes used for user queries on all intercompany issues.Complete all month-end system requirements and master data reconciliationsIdentification and resolution of internal control gapsFacilitation and maintenance of internal and external business relationships

Key Challenges

Run intercompany transactions across multiple geographiesIssues or problems are complex and sophisticated with much ambiguitySystem and process interfaces are numerous and difficult to navigate

Qualification & Experience And Competencies

Essential Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.Strong Experience with Microsoft Excel (data manipulation and validation)Improvement in execution6-8 years of experience in analytical skills, numeracy and financialawarenessShown strength with SAPAbility to meet month-end close and other timelineGood analytical and problem-solving skillsGood communication and interpersonal skillsGood interpersonal skills - attention to detailTeam-focused, results orientedAbility to work with deadlines, under pressure with a track record of delivery.Partner and service-oriented thinking

Desirable Criteria

Proven Intercompany Trading Experience

Knowledge of G/L’s, Income Statements, Balance SheetsCommunication-verbal & writtenWorking with a global mind-setGeneral accounting experienceExperience with financial reconciliations

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 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.