ARC SME

Job Description:

Entity: Finance

Job Family Group: Finance Group

Job Description:
Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

It's an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT), you'll be fully connected into the world of bp. You'll play an increasingly important part within a network of like-minded colleagues partnering on strategic projects that stretch across the globe. And it starts with you. There's a world of opportunities to build new skills, challenge yourself and grow a long-term career at bp. And no matter where you work, your role will have meaning, purpose and impact. So if you want to be part of a caring, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential, we're with you.

Join our Accounting, Reporting & Control Team and advance your career as an ARC SME!

The purpose of the role is to lead the end to end closing process, advise in complex accounting areas. Lead the quarter end close for one region/country. The role holder will work to support financial activities for businesses in Low Carbon Energy region. (Hydrogen, Solar, Biofuels, Geothermal - depending on actual portfolio)

In this role You will:
* Review and coordinate end to end quarter / year 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 Business/ Country teams supported.
* Maintain a robust control environment related to their activities. Deliver UDA (User Developed Application) owner responsibilities and / or support other UDA owners such as managing gap reporting / Group Audit / Statutory audit if required.
* Coordinate and supervise segment reporting/external/group audits related to the supported country/region as required
* Carry out regular daily/weekly / monthly activities in a timely and accurate manner for complex or difficult accounting areas assigned to their role
* Perform, control and support accounting and reporting where BP is operator and where BP is a non-operator
* Work with ARC Manager and Business teams to understand the priorities and work to deliver against these as required.
* Supervise additional and supplementary disclosure preparation for the predefined area
* Supervises QAR process for the predefined area
* Look for opportunities to drive process improvements of a notable nature across the team and work with the relevant people to put these in place. This includes taking a leading role in implementing changes in processes and tools.
* Work with the Business teams supported to ensure mutual understanding of all accounting entries and follow up on queries.
* Resolve queries and issues as they arise with reference to relevant resources such as the Group Reporting Manual, working with the Business teams or other support from within the FBT.
* To act as a "Super User" on ERP, acting as a focal point and first line of enquiry on technical issues, providing guidance and training to other members of the team.
* To review and assure key deliverables from other team members and ensure processes and controls are applied consistently.
* To develop a good understanding of the area of the business that they support
* To follow any other job-related requirements. This may be defined by a task list, month end or quarter end timetable or defined by one's relevant team lead or process lead/ ODM or by business contact.
* To perform activities within general accounting, group reporting, intercompany reporting, cash and banking, fixed assets, statutory reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and internal control.

What You will need to be successful:
* Relevant degree and proven experience in related Finance area
* Language and interpersonal skills with particular focus on client responsiveness
* Strong level of analytical skills, numeracy and strong financial understanding
* Customer- and service-oriented thinking,
* A problem-solver with a readiness for action and ability to work under pressure,
* Self-confident appearance in relations to the internal and external contacts
* Strong communication and cooperation skills
* Assertiveness and ability to influence
* Works as an integrated part of the team: strives to achieve their individual objectives and supporting more junior team members objectives and the team targets
* Performs their duties individually without the supervision of the team leader/ ODM. In absence of team lead/ ODM is able to manage daily priorities and provide support to anyone in the team in issue resolution

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
* Hybrid working arrangement aligned with team arrangements and business needs
* Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
* Celebrate in bp's success. You may be eligible to join bp's Global ShareMatch plan. This non-contractual benefit lets employees buy bp shares and receive matching shares, in line with plan rules
* 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

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious 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.
Disclaimer: Please note that, according to Hungarian law (2012/I. 113. §), Mothers or single parents caring for a child under three years of age cannot be employed in night shift positions.

Travel RequirementNo travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Internal control and compliance

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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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