Accounts Payable Analyst

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

• Overview:

  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 address some of the big sophisticated 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.

  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 extraordinary team?

Role Synopsis:

• Support of timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes in accordance with the Group Reporting Manual and any other relevant standards and provide support for other Group reporting requirements such as Balance Sheet Integrity, Intercompany reconciliations and Group Charges.
• The Accounts payable analyst is a pivotal role within the Group Reporting teams providing support and mentorship to other team members. They will have proven accounting knowledge and experience and will use this to work with other team members.
• They will work closely with Business / Country teams supported to ensure effective delivery, to resolve issues and put in place process improvements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhering with the tasks outlined in the Quality Management System of FBT Europe
• To carry out the month end close processes in a timely and accurate manner for sophisticated or difficult accounting areas requiring extensive experience to ensure the accurate reporting and accounting treatment.
• The will work with the team leader and Business / Country teams to understand the priorities and work to deliver against these as the need arises.
• The AP analyst will look for opportunities to drive process improvements of a notable nature and work with the relevant people to put these in place.
• Carrying out balance sheet reconciliation work for businesses / countries supported - query resolution will be handled independently based upon previous experience.
• Support intercompany processes / Group recharges processes where relevant working closely with counterparties to ensure the accurate treatment and resolve disputes.
• Support the Stats and Tax processes where required working with lead accountants to understand the priorities and deliver against these.
• To work with the 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 / Country teams or other support from within FBT.
• To align with any other job-related requirements.
• The analyst will act as a focal point within the team providing guidance and support to other team members, assisting in the resolution of queries and providing cover for the Team Leader in times of absence.
• To stay in sync with any other job-related requirements. This may be defined by an attached task list or defined by one’s relevant team lead or process lead or by business contact.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• Relevant degree and 5 to 6 year experience in related Finance area

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• 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,
• Readiness for action and ability to work under pressure,
• Self confident appearance in relations to the internal and external contacts
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Assertiveness

Come, join our bp team!

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

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