Credit Control Analyst

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat, and mobility to millions of people every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low-carbon future. Join us and be part of what we can accomplish together. You can participate in our new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero.

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our elite team?

Join our Finance Team and advance your career as a Credit Control Analyst

Job Purpose

The Credit Control Analyst is accountable for effective cash allocation and monitoring of customer`s accounts consistent with bp´s credit standards & policies and preparing collection reports. Leading customer`s accounts and keeping these fully reconciled by identifying via remittance details where funds should be applied and work with customer in clarifying discrepancies whenever they may arise. The main responsibility is to monitor open items / overdue and ensure cash is collected in such a timely manner that bp´s working capital does not get impacted by invoices paid outside contracted terms nor bad-debt needs booking. A CCA must ensure that customer accounts are monitored tightly and aligned with BP Policy, this includes regular contact with internal / external collaborators in order to reach yearly goals / targets. Prepare documents for period close while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for outstanding customer service, operational quality and compliance. Build up and maintain professional relationship with Business Partners. This role supports our American business, so the appropriate working hours are required.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor credit and fraud violation and inform / involve all relevant collaborators within their DOA.
• Adhere to the Team´s regular KPI´s (sucg as working conditions and performance).
• Deal promptly with customer disputes / issues in order to secure payments and follow the customer concern path.
• Maintain and develop working relationship with Cross functional teams.
• Be able to identify key, strategic or high risk business customers and take relevant action with these customers to mitigate risks.
• Monitor and reconcile monthly, quarterly and yearly reports in connection with account reconciliation related queries.
• Provide support to the whole AR / Collections /Cash and Banking or Treasury/ team to ensure delivery of the team’s agreed targets.
• Lead a wide variety of ad-hoc queries and monitoring of customers’ accounts consistent with BP’s credit standards.
• Maintaining the action to track and resolve outstanding A/R, Collections activities / issues which needs immediate attention in coordination with different customers.
• Drive follow-up, share and provide resolution within the team and internal or external customers

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting or related field with relevant language skills.
• Previous accounts receivable, cash application, master data or data analytical /customer service experience (3+ years)
• Shared service centre experience preferably in oil and gas industry/or any multinational
• Experience dealing/working with sales and external customers
• Good Analytical and numerical skills with sound financial accounting experience.
• Relevant systems knowledge – AS 400 and SAP

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:

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.
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