Job summary
Entity:
Finance
Job Family Group:
Finance Group
Job Summary:
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 to help the world get to net zero.
In Hungary, we operate bp’s Global Business Services organization which is an integrated part of bp. Our people want to play their part in solving the big complex challenges facing our world today and, guided by our bp values, are working to help meet the world’s need for more energy while lowering carbon emissions. In our offices in Budapest and Szeged, we work in customer service, finance, accounting, procurement, HR services and other enabling functions – providing solutions across all of bp.
Join our team, and develop your career in an encouraging, forward-thinking environment!
Job Description:
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
Accounting, Reporting and Control Senior Analyst
In this role You will:
- Adhering with the tasks outlined in the QMS Systems of GBS Europe
- Carry out the quarter end/ month end close processes in a timely and accurate manner for complex or difficult accounting areas requiring extensive experience in order to ensure the correct reporting and accounting treatment. Resolution of issues and queries may require reference to Group Reporting Manuals and / or working closely with the Business / Country teams supported/BPO and other team members.
- Perform other (non-close related) group reporting activities independently, these will include daily / weekly / monthly tasks.
- Deliver the Statutory close for the entities / processes assigned to them working together with the Statutory SME and process lead / service manager. Prepare statutory results for partners (statutory accounts, lead schedules, director’s brief, tax pack, EY results, quality control check lists) and handling queries from partners
- Ensure that Tax packs are filled in properly and in a timely manner and queries received from Tax Teams (EY in India or KL and BP Tax in UK) are answered in order to enable the timely preparation and submission of the Corporation Tax Return.
- Be familiar with the control environment and the CETs (Control Evaluation Template) relevant for own responsibility area / perform the responsibilities of CET owners if CET is assigned to them, flag any control risks or gaps in a timely manner to the ODM and the Internal Control team
- Work with the ODM, Business / Country teams and BPO to understand the priorities and work to deliver against these as required.
- Look for opportunities to drive process improvements of a notable nature and work with the relevant people to put these in place.
- Carry out balance sheet reconciliation work for businesses / countries supported, review reconciliations performed by the BPO/Accountant or Analyst - query resolution will be handled independently based upon previous experience.
- Support intercompany processes/segment reporting/group audit where relevant working closely with counterparties to ensure timely follow up and resolution on queries.
- Support the Statutory SME in the coordination of statutory planning & audit with all related internal and external customers
- Provide support for SFN preparation for processes such as capital injection, dividend declaration, liquidation, including collaborating closely with other functions
- Work with the Business / Country teams supported and the BPO to ensure mutual understanding of all accounting entries and follow up on queries.
- Ensure all audit and tax queries are responded to on a timely basis
- Support and review the performance of the BPO teams in the areas assigned to the Senior Group Reporting Accountant.
- Resolve queries and issues as they arise with reference to relevant resources such as the Group Reporting Manual, working with the Business / Country teams or other support from within GBS
- Provide support for implementation of new projects
- Align with any other job-related requirements
What You will need to be successful:
- Absolute fluency in “business English” is required.
- Relevant degree and 5 to 6 year in related Finance area
- Strong proven analytical and system thinking skills and financial knowledge
- Language and interpersonal skills with particular focus on client responsiveness
- Strong level of analytical skills, numeracy and strong financial understanding
- Readiness for action
- Self confident appearance in relations to the internal and external contacts
- Strong communication and cooperation skills
- Assertiveness
At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:
- Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
- Life & health insurance, medical care package
- Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement
- Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
- Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room
- Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
- Possibility to join our social communities and networks
- Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment
- Assets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested
bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2022 Award (SSC / BSC sector) second time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!
Travel Requirement
No travel is 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:
Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting policy, Accounting processes and financial systems, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Collaboration, Commercial acumen, Commercial assurance for external reporting, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Curiosity, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Automation, Digital fluency, Financial accounting and reporting, Influencing {+ 5 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 disabilities may request a reasonable 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.
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.