Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

Purpose of role:

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.

Shift Timings - 3pm - 12am (need to extend during close & day light saving timings - 4.30pm to 1.30am)

Key Results / Accountabilities

• Review and correct moving averages for all fuel inventory twice a day to confirm the accuracy of the inventory value before posting sales to ensure appropriate margin is posted.

  
  

• Receive, review, and post fuel sales for all company operated locations timely and accurately into SAP on a daily basis.  Any sales issues are resolved by determining the proper course of action based on review of available electronic data as well as inventory balances.

  
  

• Review, research, and resolve any daily inventory variance greater than a given tolerance to safeguard the company from contaminations, delivery shortages, pump and tank issues, theft and leaks.  Corrective action may, or generally does involve discussions with Fuel Supply, Site Operations, Systems and Engineering departments depending on the complexity of the issue.

  
  

• Prepare and process invoice to fuel carrier for any contamination or delivery shortage determined during inventory variance review.

  
  

• Overtime and/or working on the weekends may be required to assist in the seven day per week process of posting fuel sales on a rotational basis.

  
  

• Ensure monthly closing process, including fuel inventory variance review and analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, margin analysis and management reporting, are completed accurately and timely.

  
  

• Support external audit requests and queries

  
  

• Resolve or further raise any complex issues faced.

  
  

• Liaise with other FBT internal teams to ensure that the data being entered into the ledger is accurate.

  
  

• Liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externally as and when necessary.

  
  

• May carry out supervisory responsibilities such as planning, assigning and directing work, and providing

  
  

Key Challenges (in relation to section 5 above)

• Issues and queries are at times complex and multi-faceted to resolve requiring strong analytical and problem-solving ability

  
  

• Ability to influence groups that may have differing priorities.

  
  

• Tailor communication style to suit the audience

  
  

• Develop a good understanding of the partner organization as well as the business in order to be able to deliver high-quality service.

  
  

• Liaising with customers and colleagues in different geographical locations, time zones and potentially in different languages using different systems requiring rigorous coordination between teams.

  
  

• Quick to react and adapt to constantly circumstances, changing reporting requirements for highly fluid businesses.

  
  

• High level of familiarity with the end-to-end financial accounting process for the supported entities

  
  

Qualification & Experience and Competencies

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

  
  

• Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g.  ACCA, CPA, CIMA) preferable but not mandatory.

  
  

• Minimum of 4/5 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting.

  
  

• Experience with SAP - FI, MM & SD modules a plus

  
  

• Strong analytical, organization and computer skills (SAP, Excel and Word)

  
  

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel

  
  

• Ability to meet strict deadlines

  
  

Required Criteria

• English language competency.

  
  

Preferred Criteria

• Shared service centre experience.

  
  

• SAP - FI, MM & SD modules experience.

  
  

• Open to work in all time zones.

  
  

• Open to working on weekends, if requisite by business

  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company! We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting for financial instruments, Accounting policy, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, 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 Reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Long Term Planning {+ 4 more}

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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