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At bp, we’re reimagining energy for people and our planet. We have a bold ambition: be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner. Creating a more efficient business that makes the best use of its resources is a critical part of getting there. And that’s what our new global business services (GBS) centre in Pune, India is here to do – put digital at the heart of our business and accelerate the transformation of bp’s business processes across the globe. Driven by the bp values and comprising capabilities in data, Procurement, finance and customer service, the GBS centre will drive pioneering digital solutions and agile ways of working.
Key Accountabilities and challenges:-
Accountable for ensuring accurate and timely recording and payment of all third party supplier invoices while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional service, operational perfection and compliance.
Ensure accurate and timely delivery of payables services (i.e. invoice/ payment processing, report preparation, etc.)
Handle and coordinate the reconciliation of the relevant systems to ensure they balance and that any discrepancies or variations are investigated and corrected.
Implement compliance with the Balance Sheet Integrity/ Reconciliation standard; accurate and timely reporting to Internal Control on ledgers for which the team is responsible.
Provide payables related advice and information as and when required.
Implement standard methodologies for the expense process and proactively identify, propose and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
Regularly supervise and resolve outstanding issues that have been called out, or further call out to the vital parties.
Expectations:-
High level of familiarity with the systems used in order to maintain and reconcile the relevant system to ensure it balances correctly.
There is a high financial and reputational risk involved in prompt and accurate payments and invoice processing. Payments and invoices processed to be reviewed thoroughly to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Invoices need to be indexed, processed and verified in an accurate and timely manner within tight targets.
Work together with vendors and colleagues in different time zones and potentially in different languages requiring meticulous coordination between teams.
Supporting team members who are servicing different vendors in various geographical locations and using different systems.
Working hours (ANZ/ASPAC/UK/Europe/US shift) to support Business Partners.
Qualifications, Competencies & Approach:-
Education & Experience-
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
Currently pursuing professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA) as added advantage.
5-8 years of experience in general accounting, invoice processing and/ or payables operations.
Experience on tools – JDE, SAP, Ariba Guided Buying in payables and invoice processing
Authority in Excel.
Approaches-
Be accountable for your success - Accountable for delivering innovative business outcomes; Seeks opportunities to improve and digitize process delivery; Adheres to safe and ethical work practices.
Think big - Actively builds own knowledge, capabilities and skills for the future; Values partnership and collaborates to achieve results.
Be curious - Willing to suggest new ways of working, processes and technologies; Ensures the delivery and improvement of tech solutions to benefit customers.
Effortless customer experiences - Understands client needs and delivers digital detailed self-service customer experiences.
Digital first - Applies innovative tech solutions to address problems.
We’re now ready to build a strong team for our new GBS centre. If you have a digital-first approach and a passion for creating effortless customer experiences, you will prosper here. Put your aptitude for solving compound business challenges with innovative digital solutions to work, while ensuring that safe and ethical work practices are adhered to. Above all, you will be backed by a culture that encourages curiosity, innovation and association.
Let’s hear from you!
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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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