Execution Senior Analyst Payments

Entity: Finance Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: Overview At bp, we’re reimagining energy for people and our planet. We have a bold ambition: be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and help the world get to net zero. Creating a more efficient business that makes the best use of its resources is a critical part of getting there. And that’s what our new global business services (GBS) centre in Pune, India is here to do – put digital at the heart of our business and accelerate the transformation of bp’s business processes across the globe. Driven by the bp values and comprising capabilities in data, procurement, finance and customer service, the GBS centre will drive innovative digital solutions and agile ways of working. Key Accountabilities and Expectations Accountable for ensuring accurate and timely recording and payment of all third party supplier invoices while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional service, operational excellence and compliance. Ensure accurate and timely delivery of payment processing services. Handle and coordinate the reconciliation of the relevant systems to ensure they balance and that any discrepancies or variations are investigated and corrected. Work with relevant Internal Control team to retain controls currently owned within the team and facilitate internal and external audit review Provide payables related advice and information as and when required. Implement guidelines for the expense process and proactively identify, propose and implement continuous improvement opportunities in existing processes. Regularly supervise and resolve outstanding issues that have been sophisticated, or further raise to the vital parties. Expectations High level of familiarity with the systems used in order to maintain and reconcile the relevant system to ensure it balances correctly. Thorough knowledge in payment processing. There is a high financial and reputational risk involved in prompt and accurate payments processing. Payments reviewed thoroughly to ensure completeness and accuracy. Invoices need to be processed and verified in an accurate and timely manner within timelines. Working hours 7:30 PM IST to 4:30 AM IST, USA shift, Rotational shift or any other shift as per business requirement Qualifications, Competencies & Perspective Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting or related field. Minimum of 5 - proven ability in general accounting and/ or payables operations Perspectives Lead your success - Accountable for delivering innovative business outcomes; Seeks opportunities to improve and digitize process delivery; Adheres to safe and ethical work practices Think big - Actively builds own knowledge, capabilities and skills for the future; Values partnership and collaborates to achieve results Be curious - Willing to suggest new ways of working, processes and technologies; Ensures the delivery and improvement of digital solutions to benefit customers Effortless customer experiences - Understands customer needs and delivers digital detailed self-service customer experiences Digital first - Applies creative solutions to address problems Key Competencies Operational Excellence - Has a sound understanding of process and workflow streamlining, problem resolution and organisational change Risk Management - Identifies external and internal factors that impact risk and mitigation opportunities. Identifies potential new or emerging risks / threats and implements mitigation plans Change Management - Builds energy around a change using a systematic approach to transition from the present to the desired state Digital Fluency - Optimally uses digital guidance, tools, methodologies, and security measures for operating as a digital business. Uses digital tools to collaborate, organize, plan and reflect on digital data Analytical Thinking - Systematically breaks down a sophisticated problem or process into component parts using logical analysis techniques to reach a solution. Logically assesses relationships, grasps interdependencies, and reviews trends within a sophisticated problem or situation. Challenges assumptions and reliability of acquired information Decision Making – Makes decisions affecting both own tasks and those of others. Combines a variety of factors including commercial awareness, risk and financial expertise to make appropriate decisions and derive insights Innovation - Adapts existing processes, methods and working ways to drive efficiency. Uses digital technologies to develop new insights, projects and opportunities Influencing - Identifies areas of alliance and disagreement, evaluates options and potential outcomes, and plans influencing strategy. Identifies short term needs and communicates benefits to the collaborator. Knows when and how to use the chain of command Problem Solving - Evaluates and prioritises problems for own area. Resolves problems in