A&C GA Analyst, Castrol

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

This is a Castrol requisition, and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence ahead of the Castrol divestment later in 2026. From the point of the divestment, you will be employed fully by Castrol and no longer be a bp employee.

Are you ready to join a team that’s driving the future of lubricants & beyond and setting new industry standards? Discover how our diverse and passionate people at Castrol are shaping the industry – and how you can be part of this journey.

We’re seeking versatile experts who share our passion for innovation and excellence. Bring your outstanding perspective, collaborative spirit, and challenge our thinking as we continue to lead the way in the lubricants' market & build businesses beyond lubricants. This is your chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic and inclusive organization.

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Castrol is a global leader in lubricants and part of the bp Group, one of the world’s largest energy companies. In India, Castrol is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, steadfast innovation, strong customer relationships, and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets.

At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career, whether in specialized functions or on a general management track. Castrol India has a proud legacy of championing top talent for leadership roles, both locally and globally.

We are currently looking for A&C GA Analyst, Castrol based at Pune with details mentioned below.

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The GA, Analyst is accountable in resolving complex issues as and when vital, delivering finance group reporting services to the entities assigned, and support the delivery of timely and accurate statutory accounts and tax analyses while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance.

The role also requires a sound understanding of Indian tax laws and compliance requirements, active management of continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to internal and external requirements. In addition, the incumbent expected to manage stakeholders effectively and prepare presentations and reports to meet site leadership requirements.

Key Results / Accountabilities

• Support significantly larger and/or more complex entities and has a good understanding of the nature of the business and the economic environment to execute activities effectively.

• Coordinate the prompt and accurate recording of financial transactions (e.g. ledger entries, journal postings, fixed asset postings etc.) in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures.

• Support the delivery of timely and accurate statutory accounts and tax analyses through liaison with the Statutory Tax teams and external auditors if required.

• Monitor open and overdue items and communicate and follow-up accordingly with the appropriate staff.

• Review reports generated by the AC Account Executives to validate data and provide constructive input while ensuring submission in a timely manner if necessary.

• Prepare the reconciliation of the respective systems to ensure they balance and that any discrepancies or variations are investigated and corrected.

• Deliver end-to-end financial accounting and reporting processes, ensuring activity recorded and reported accurately and in a timely manner, whilst supporting transparency, integrity, and operating excellence. Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of end-to-end process in general accounting and reporting, fixed assets, accounts receivables, credit, accounts payable, costing, performance reporting, statutory accounting and direct tax services (i.e. journal postings, GL maintenance, system postings, report preparation, reconciliations, tax submissions, etc.) in accordance with SLAs.

• Resolve or further escalate any complex issues faced.

• Support preparation of documents and adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close.

• Support customers in having a good understanding of the general ledger and group reporting pertaining to the respective parties.

• Liaise with other GBS 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 feedback and coaching to team members.

Key Challenges

• Ensure 100% accuracy and timeliness of group and statutory reports in accordance to agreed service levels.

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

• Managing the day to day work activities of the team and ensuring the necessary skills and experience are available to meet the challenges of a demanding and complex workload if necessary.

• High level of familiarity with the systems used in order to maintain and reconcile the accounts receivable system to ensure it balances correctly.

• 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 changing reporting requirements for highly fluid businesses.

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

• This position should be open to work in all time zones/ shifts including US time zone.

• Open to working on weekends if requisite by business.

• This position’s primary interfaces are:

• Internal

• All CCC finance functions, global hubs and central CCC finance function

• External

• All external stakeholders as relevant to this portfolio and Big 4 Auditors.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, master’s degree, in business, Finance, Accounting or related field.

• Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA).

• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting.

Required Criteria

• English language competency.

Preferred Criteria

• Shared service centre experience.

• SAP, JDE system experience

Culture

We believe in creating a culture that allows you to live our purpose, play to win while caring for others - and there is a huge focus on diversity equity and inclusion. We are a very open and respectful organization, where there is a lot of respect given to listening to all perspectives and hence people are encouraged to speak up, contribute at all levels irrespective of level or department.

The marketing team is a bunch of energetic and passionate individuals from varied backgrounds, and we thrive on being able to learn from each other as well as a lot of external orientation from the best in the industry. we deeply value partnerships especially with our sales colleagues and strongly believe in the power of igniting one team to be able to break barriers, challenge status quo and create new achievements.

Why join our team?

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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

Negligible travel should be 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

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.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.