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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 world-class team?
Job Description
Key roles and responsibilities will include:
Conduct regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements in all reconciliation activities.
Stay updated on accounting standards and regulations relevant to reconciliation practices.
Investigate and resolve any variances or discrepancies identified during the reconciliation process.
Collaborate with relevant collaborators to address issues and discrepancies promptly.
Document all reconciliation activities, findings, and resolutions in accordance with company standards.
Continuously evaluate and improve reconciliation processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Provide recommendations for enhancements or automation of reconciliation procedures, demonstrating BlackLine functionalities where applicable.
Collaborate with other departments or teams to obtain necessary information or support for reconciliations.
Provide training and support to other team members or collaborators on BlackLine reconciliation processes and best practices.
Assist with special projects, audits, or other ad hoc requests related to balance sheet reconciliations as needed.
Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities or tasks within the finance or accounting function as required.
Analyze reconciliation data to identify trends, patterns, or areas for improvement.
Support internal and external audit processes by providing requested documentation and explanations.
Key Challenges:
Demonstrate clear understanding of the business context of the company in order to deliver high quality service.
Quick to react and adapt to constantly evolving business requirements to support rapidly changing business requirements.
Ability to interact with and influence people at all levels, geographies and time zones within the organisation, building strong relationships quickly.
Complete understanding of system landscape and infrastructure
End to end understanding of GBS control monitoring and governance processes.
Ensuring that BP's control environment remains effective through compliance with internal/ external requirements via the application of controls and systems across all activities in scope of operations.
Looks for ways to do things better, faster, more efficiently.
Qualification and Experience.
Education and Experience
University degree and professional qualification, CA, CIMA or MBA
7+ years of proven experience in R2R Function including , Blackline Account reconciliation / SAP ECC / S4 HANA / MS Office Suite.
Clear, fluent, and confident written and verbal communication skills
Strong continuous improvement mentality and aim for excellence
Agile outlook to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
Knowledge and Skills Required
Good levels of proactivity & drive, analytical thinking, strong communications & engagement, tenacity and preferably have pre-BP background experience in Blackline
BlackLine and SAP FI-CO End User experience is preferred.
Understanding of the end-to-end financial process lifecycle like O2C, P2P and R2R
Strong planning and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively
Strong collaborator leadership skills
Ability to work independently, lead multiple tasks concurrently
Desirable
Experience with power, Oil and gas industry, big4 or GBS/ SSC experience
Leadership Competencies
Value Expertise
Develop capability through continual learning: Proactively develops the expertise of themselves and others and encourages and supports a climate of continual learning.
Energise People
Foster effective teamwork and collaboration: Facilitates effective teamwork and builds collaborative relationships internally and externally.
Act Decisively
Demonstrate relentless drive and determination: Continually demonstrates a real hunger and drive to achieve, high levels of energy and a solid resilience, and understands and manages the impact of this on others.
Deliver Results
Manage risk and drive safe, reliable and efficient operations: Proactively manages risks and insists on sustained operational excellence.
Mindsets
Own your success
Demonstrates leadership and is accountable for driving team performance
Inspires' teams to evaluate and enhance delivery of business outcomes
Models safe and ethical work practices and a culture of transparency
Think big
Actively seeks opportunities to transform and enhance processes and systems
Constantly seeks ways to transform, improve and innovate
Builds the skills and knowledge of self and the team and promotes a collaborative team environment
Be curious
Encourages a culture of curiosity across teams
Ensures the delivery and improvement of digital solutions to benefit customers
Supports the team to try new technologies, fail and learn fast and implement solutions at pace
Effortless customer experience
Drives team to understand customer needs and deliver digital seamless self-service customer experiences
Fosters cross-functional collaboration in support of One Finance
Digital first
Keeps up-to-date with digital innovation and seeks digital solutions for problems
Encourages the team to deliver creative digital solutions
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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.