ARC SME

Entity: Finance Job Family Group: Finance Group Job Description: Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner. 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. Join our ARC Team and advance your career as an ARC SME! The Accounting, Reporting & Control SME is responsible for ensuring that internal and external accounting and reporting for Upstream Business is prepared in accordance with IFRS and JV Group Accounting policies for the designated entity(ies) and businesses. This role is accountable for the integrity of accounting across the end to end process and provides assurance to the Accounting, Reporting and Control Senior Team Lead. The role works closely with business partners, FBT to ensure matters of control, financial system requirements, capability and integrity are properly considered and applied, and provides the main collaboration with audit/tax, FBT/JV. In this role You will: Ensures that the Group Accounting Policies are properly applied at the local entity level and all accounting judgements are consulted, evidenced, documented and approved within Group Accounting Policy requirements and Delegations of Authority. Acts as finance SME to the business, applying detailed understanding of how appropriate application of accounting policy can ensure the best results within policy and compliance remit. Oversees and validates reporting for the local entity(ies) and provides assurance to the Accounting, Reporting and Control Senior Team Lead on the integrity of the financial reports. Maintains a close working relationship with the FBT and Business teams supporting key financial processes. Ensuring adherence to the financial standardisation agenda across the cluster and escalate exceptions to the relevant decision makers. This includes a deep knowledge of system processes including control points Able to translate and apply bp’s control framework at the local entity level Ensure that complex issues and problems by following a diverse range of policies are solved and own judgements are applied. Support ARC Senior Team Lead to influence others to achieve desired self/team goals and objectives. Ensures financial reporting meets the requirements for group and JV reporting including timeliness of data submissions, validation checks and ‘Additional and Supplementary’ data. Ensures requirements of all local legislation over financial reporting, accounting and control are met, including Statutory and Tax Reporting where relevant. Support the Accounting, Reporting and Control Senior Team Lead on the control agenda across the local entity(ies), working with the FBT and business teams to assure a robust control environment; Drive continuous improvement projects. What You will need to be successful: BSc degree or equivalent experience in Business/Finance Recognised national or international professional accountancy qualification e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CPA. or working towards this. Absolute fluency in “business English” is mandatory. Strong understanding of how Financial control & Accounting processes and systems operate including key works with other Corporate & Functions departments and with FBT Extensive experience of reporting and MI processes Proven track record in controls, compliance & risk management in a multi-national environment Proven track record demonstrating ability to interact with and influence people at all levels within the organization, building strong relationships quickly A strong understanding of IT&S infrastructure (preferably SAP) Looks for ways to do things better, faster and more efficiently, and drive continuous improvement methodology Desirable criteria: Experience in working with Microsoft products and visualization tools such as Power BI Excellent teammate with strong communication skills, capable of translating complex requirements into simple outcomes At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you: Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range