HVC Supply Accounting SME (Sales & Debtors)

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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.

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HVC Supply Accountant / SME (Sales & Debtor)

Purpose of the role

You will support the hydrocarbon supply business by ensuring accurate accounting, reporting and control of sales and trade debtors, in line with bp Group standards and controls.

About the role:

This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Supply Accounting Team Lead within the HVC team, part of FBT – Finance: Accounting and Control.

The role is responsible for handling, controlling and continuously improving hydrocarbon supply accounting processes in a process-designed manner to deliver value to the business.

A key focus is the accurate accounting, reporting and control of product revenue and trade debtors, working closely with finance and business partners to support strong governance, operational delivery and cash-flow optimisation.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations in service level agreements and control frameworks.

• Perform and review accounting entries, journals and ledger postings to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Maintain a strong understanding of end-to-end supply and sales processes to resolve sales-related queries.

• Complete month-end close activities for hydrocarbon sales and debtors, ensuring General Ledger integrity.

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual close processes Group Reporting Manual requirements.

• Reconcile systems and accounts, investigate variances and ensure timely resolution.

• Deliver accurate financial results within agreed close timelines.

Service Management & Continuous Improvement

• Support the FBT Customer Team with supply customer and debtor-related queries.

• Work with global counterparties to resolve disputes efficiently.

• Perform control activities, including compliance checks and internal control monitoring.

• Identify root causes of issues, call out where required and implement corrective actions.

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying gaps and implementing standardised process enhancements.

• Build effective working collaborations.

• Act as a point of reference within the HVC team, supporting peers and providing cover when required.

• Support sophisticated hydrocarbon inventory processes and system transformation initiatives.

Performance, Reporting & Risk

• Support cash-flow optimisation through effective debtor management.

• Prepare and analyse Working Capital Analytics and Volumetric Mass Balance, including variance analysis.

• Perform underlift calculations in line with supply contract requirements.

• Produce and supervise key performance indicators (targets) related to debtor management.

• Provide sales and debtor management information to relevant partners.

• Perform analytical reviews to explain trends and anomalies.

• Ensure Trade Debtor balance sheet reconciliations meet Group standards and timelines.

• Validate monthly pricing movements and investigate material variances.

• Ensure accurate accounting for intercompany hydrocarbon sales and debtors.

• Support contract management activities and risk reviews.

• Provide support during internal and external audits.

What you will need to be successful

• CA (SA) or a recognised financial accounting degree

• Experience in financial accounting roles

• Experience in improvement in execution and transformation initiatives

• Strong partner management and interpersonal skills

• Ability to run operational and project priorities

• Confident, proactive and accountable working style

Desirable qualifications and skills

• Oil and energy confirmed experience

• Knowledge of SAP financial modules and reporting tools

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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.

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