Asset Accounting Analyst

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

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?

Join our Finance Team and advance your career as an Asset Accounting Analyst!

Role Title:

Asset Accounting Analyst

Shift Timings :

11.30am to 8.30pm (Might have to extend during month ends

Purpose of role:

The Asset Accounting Analyst is accountable for ensuring accurate and timely recording, collection, and processing of end-to-end process in asset accounting and reporting, performance reporting, statutory accounting, Internal/external audits and direct/indirect tax transactions while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance.

Key Results / Accountabilities

Operational Competencies

• Coordinate the 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 covering the entire Asset Life cycle ie. Assets Under Construction, Capitalization, Capitalization, Disposal etc 

• Ensure timely delivery of process assigned in asset accounting and reporting, performance reporting.

• Monitor open and overdue items and follow-up accordingly with the appropriate team.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements in all reconciliation activities

• Conduct regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Stay updated on accounting standards and regulations relevant to Asset Accounting  practices.

• High level of familiarity with the systems used to record the accounts to ensure it complies and accounting requirements correctly.

• Liaising with stakeholder and colleagues in different geographical locations, time zones to resolve or further escalate any complex issues faced

• Ensure timely liasing with seniors for adherence of control checks and its effectiveness

• Timely communication to escalate or gain transparency for complex, critical and adhoc queries raised by stakeholder / embedded finance teams

• To participate in internal / external audit if and when required

• To adapt agile mindset

Essential Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.

• Recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA).

• Ability to meet month-end close and other deadlines

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Good organizational skills - attention to detail

• Bias for action underpinned by a strong work ethic, teamwork and proven track record of value added.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting and 1 year of relevant experience in Fixed Asset Accounting

Required Criteria:

English language competency

Demonstrated proficiency with SAP

Why join bp:

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, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, 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

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Accounting policy, Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business process control, Business process improvement, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Management Reporting, Managing change, Presenting {+ 4 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 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.