Lease Accounting Manager

Descripción del puesto:

Entity: Finance

Job Family Group: Finance Group

Job Description:
As a leading global energy company, we provide heat, light and mobility to customers worldwide. Across the bp landscape, we're home to a range of brands across many areas of our industry.  We're investing in today's energy system and helping build out tomorrow's. So while we're still in oil and gas, over the next decade we'll become a different kind of energy company. We're decarbonizing and diversifying our business, fundamentally transforming what we do so we can reach net zero by 2050 or sooner. We also have a strong mission to help the whole world reach net zero too - working across our industry to improve people's lives. 

Finance Business and Technology (FBT) is a transformation engine for bp which seeks to generate incremental business value, improve and differentiate the customer experience and deliver innovative services and products which support growth in existing and new markets. FBT seeks to deliver on this commitment by applying global capabilities in digital, technology, process and domain expertise to transform business processes end to end, in pursuit of creating better business outcomes.

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.

We are currently looking for a Lease Accounting Manager to join us in Budapest.

In this role you will act as the primary point of contact for IFRS 16 lease accounting and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This includes oversight of contract management, group close, reporting activities and audit support. The role also provides expert accounting advisory on complex scenarios, technical assistance to end users and project support during system (Nakisa) upgrades.

You will work closely with Businesses, Finance team, Controllers, auditors, central and policy team related to IFRS16 lease contracts to ensure the completeness of books, and group reports.

Key Accountabilities:
* Ensure financial integrity, complete and accurate application of the Group Reporting Manual, local legislation and Statutory and Tax Reporting, including consultation, documentation, and approval from Accounting Policy.
* Serve as an expert/advisor leveraging on deep technical and accounting policy knowledge and support team and businesses to understand contracts, numbers, Group reporting and offer challenge to end users for treatment (as relevant).
* Drive acceleration in innovation through influencing process and applying new technologies for value generation.
* Deliver timely and accurate Group Accounts submissions.
* Establish and monitor operational and strategic KPIs to measure performance and improve outcomes.
* Translate, implement and operate bp's control framework effectively.
* Ensure full compliance with Balance Sheet Integrity standards and provide accurate, timely reporting.
* Partner with the Internal Control team to maintain control documentation, oversee evidence capture in SNOW IRM, and assist internal and external audit activities.
* Provide technical Nakisa and project support on specific scenarios (upgrade, remediation of errors), ensuring smooth adoption and implementation.
* Support prioritization and monitor the delivery of IFRS16 operational and support activities.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
* Foster an environment where issues are openly raised, owned, addressed and used for organizational learning.
* Provide constructive feedback and coaching to finance teams to build capabilities, develop competencies, and support professional growth.
* Direct and indirect people management, as required.

Essential Experience & Job Requirements:
* Recognised accounting qualification - University degree or certificate (ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
* Fluency in "business English" is mandatory.
* Previous experience with managing global finance operational teams.
* Strong technical accounting expertise and familiarity with system architecture and design.
* Innovation and change management competencies.
* Ability to manage conflicting priorities with a strong track record of delivery against tight deadlines.
* Strong communication and cooperation skills.

Desirable Criteria:
* Significant relevant Finance and Accounting experience.
* Strong understanding of systems and data manipulation techniques, especially SAP.
* Proven track record in interacting and influencing people at all levels in the organisation, building strong relationships quickly.
* Able to coach individuals and teams in order to improve capability.
* Experience in indirectly managing teams.

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.

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.

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!

Travel RequirementUp to 10% travel should be 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:

Legal Disclaimer:

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