Trading Settlements Senior Analyst

Job summary

Responsible for supporting the accurate and timely completion of settlement activities within area of responsibility, using basic technical capabilities to manage accounts receivable and accounts payable invoices, resolve disputes, provide projected cash flows and support business relationships and process improvement opportunities.

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 Trading & Shipping function and advance your career as a Trading Settlements Senior Analyst

The role includes 5-7 days of afternoon shift/month

In this role You will:

• Manage a portfolio for settlement of financial and physical transactions.
• Be accountable for the accurate and timely completion of Settlements activities within area of responsibility, which include:
  • Generate customer invoices and supporting documentation
  • Settle all transactions per contractual terms
  • Ensure funds are received and paid on time and accurately; liaise with counterparties should any discrepancies occur; provide thorough explanations for any outstanding balances, ensure disputes are tracked, monitored and resolved in a timely manner
  • Accurate and timely reporting of all transactions and processing in the Ledgers
  • Provide accurate details of projected cash flows to enable Treasury to manage daily and weekly cash requirements
  • Ensure smooth close and perform regular reconciliations. Ensure non-reconciling items are followed-up
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with trading and shipping commercial teams
• Ensure full compliance with the relevant Policies and Procedures
• Ensure delivery of high quality customer service
• Manage aged debt, cash forecasting and unreconciling items
• Deal with a wide variety of ad-hoc queries timely and escalate as appropriate
• Identify and assist in delivering continuous improvement ideas
• Actively participate and support projects
• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service in order to build and strengthen relationships

In this role we have the following requirements:

• Fluency in English
• Relevant degree and at least 1-3 years of experience in finance or accounting
• General understanding of Accounts Payable and Receivable principles
• SAP experience is an advantage
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Great problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
• Good partner management and customer service capabilities
• Team player attitude, proactive manner and good communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, handle pressure and deliver against deadlines

At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Chill-out and collaboration spaces in a stylish office environment
• Learning opportunities, other development opportunities to craft your career path
• Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
• Life & health insurance, medical care package
• Company laptop
• Phone for private usage