ARC Senior Analyst

• Travel required No travel is expected with this role
• Job category Finance Group
• Relocation available This role is not eligible for relocation

The ARC Senior Analyst is accountable to resolve complex issues as and when necessary, deliver finance group reporting activities for the entities assigned, and support the timely delivery of accurate statutory accounts and tax analyses while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional business partnering, 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 effectively. 
• Coordinate 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 liaising with the Statutory Tax teams and internal / external auditors as & when required.
• Monitor open and overdue items and follow-up accordingly with the appropriate for clearance.
• Review reports generated to validate data and provide constructive input while ensuring submission on a timely manner.
• Resolve or further escalate any complex issues faced.
• Support preparation of documents and adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
• Partner businesses in procuring a good understanding of the general ledger and group reporting.
• Liaise with other GBS internal teams on cross centre activities.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externally as and when necessary.
• Liaise closely with fellow team members.
• Participate in projects that are related to work scope.
• Multi-tasking to meet stringent timelines.
• Develop a good understanding of the business to enforce strong business partnering. 
• Continuously developing skills and experiences to meet the challenges of demanding, complex and evolving work demands.
• High level of familiarity with the systems and tools used in the course of day to day activities.
• Liaising with customers and colleagues in different geographical locations, time zones and potentially in different languages using different systems, requiring rigorous coordination. 
• Quick to react and adapt to constantly changing reporting requirements in highly fluid businesses.
• High level of familiarity with the end-to-end financial accounting process for the supported entities.

Qualification & Experience and Competencies:

Education and Experience

• Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
• Minimum of 6 - 8 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting.

Required Criteria

Preferred Criteria

• Shared service center experience.
• SAP system experience.

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. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life! These benefits can include flexible working options, paid parental leave policy among others!

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

No travel is expected with this role

Job summary

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

The ARC Senior Analyst is accountable to resolve complex issues as and when necessary, deliver finance group reporting activities for the entities assigned, and support the timely delivery of accurate statutory accounts and tax analyses while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional business partnering, 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 effectively. 
• Coordinate 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 liaising with the Statutory Tax teams and internal / external auditors as & when required.
• Monitor open and overdue items and follow-up accordingly with the appropriate for clearance.
• Review reports generated to validate data and provide constructive input while ensuring submission on a timely manner.
• Resolve or further escalate any complex issues faced.
• Support preparation of documents and adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
• Partner businesses in procuring a good understanding of the general ledger and group reporting.
• Liaise with other GBS internal teams on cross centre activities.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externally as and when necessary.
• Liaise closely with fellow team members.
• Participate in projects that are related to work scope.

Key Challenges:

• Multi-tasking to meet stringent timelines.
• Develop a good understanding of the business to enforce strong business partnering. 
• Continuously developing skills and experiences to meet the challenges of demanding, complex and evolving work demands.
• High level of familiarity with the systems and tools used in the course of day to day activities.
• Liaising with customers and colleagues in different geographical locations, time zones and potentially in different languages using different systems, requiring rigorous coordination. 
• Quick to react and adapt to constantly changing reporting requirements in highly fluid businesses.
• High level of familiarity with the end-to-end financial accounting process for the supported entities.

Qualification & Experience and Competencies:

Education and Experience

• Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
• Minimum of 6 - 8 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting.

Required Criteria

• English language competency.

Preferred Criteria

• Shared service center experience.
• SAP system experience.

Why join us?

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. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life! These benefits can include flexible working options, paid parental leave policy among others!

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

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:

Analysis and modelling, Analysis and modelling, Analytics, Benchmarking, Business Performance, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance management, Communication, Cost Management, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Economic evaluation methodology, Economic modelling, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Integrated Planning, Investment appraisal, Long Term Planning, Management Reporting, Managing change, Measurement and metrics, Organizational knowledge {+ 6 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 disabilities may request a reasonable 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.

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.

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