Job Description
Accounting Reporting & Control SME is accountable in resolving complex issues as and when necessary, delivering finance group reporting services to the entities assigned, and support the delivery of timely and accurate statutory accounts and tax analysis while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and compliance.
Key Accountabilities
Responsibilities
Provide deep process domain expertise and serve as the point of contact for escalate operational issues.
Review and coordinate end to end month/quarter/ year end close processes in a timely and accurate manner for complex or difficult accounting areas requiring extensive experience in order to ensure the correct reporting and accounting treatment. Resolution of issues and queries may require reference to Group Reporting Manuals and/or working closely with Business/ Country teams supported.
Maintain a robust control environment.
Coordinate and supervise segment reporting/external/group audits.
Carry out regular daily/weekly / monthly activities in a timely and accurate manner for complex or difficult accounting areas.
Perform, control and support accounting and reporting.
Supervise additional and supplementary disclosure preparation for the predefined area.
Look for opportunities to drive process improvements of a notable nature across the team and work with the relevant people to put these in place.
Work with the Business 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.
To act as a focal point and first line of enquiry on technical issues, providing guidance and training to other members of the team.
To review and assure key deliverables from other team members and ensure processes and controls are applied consistently.
To develop a good understanding of the area of the business that they support.
Key Challenges
Issues or problems are varied and complex with much ambiguity.
System and process interfaces are numerous and complex to navigate.
Operating in multiple regions and time zones.
Qualification & Experience and Competencies
Essential Education and Experience
Bachelor Degree in related field
Strong Experience with Microsoft Excel (data manipulation and validation)
Demonstrated competencies in the areas of process improvement
8+ years of experience in the areas of relationship management/process improvement/ strategic project enablement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a robust understanding of control processes; able to exercise sound technical judgment in making business decisions
Strong skills in problem solving and negotiation
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to influence and drive changes across cross functional teams
Ability to perform high volume detailed work
Team-focused, results oriented
Conflict resolution and ability to find solutions to complex issues
Desirable Criteria
Exposure to SAP (preferable)
Demonstrated Intercompany trading experience
Knowledge of G/L’s, Income Statements, Balance Sheets
Communication-verbal & written
Facilitation & Training
Business acumen
Building relationships on trust
Critical thinking
Working with a global mind-set
FINANCE
Join us in a crucial time of transition. We are bringing all of our finance and procurement activities for the group into one place, enabling better work.
For you this means working with us on:
Compliance – efficiently delivering external reporting requirements to ensure we continue to meet our regulatory obligations in all jurisdictions, supported by robust control environment across all three lines of defence.
Stewardship – laying out a robust finance framework and providing ongoing management of the balance sheet and portfolio execution, supported by effective advocacy to the market.
Performance – facilitating the effective allocation of capital, development of business plans and coordination of business performance interventions to ensure a consistent delivery between strategic aspirations, operational forecasts and delivered outcomes. Furthermore, you will be responsible for value creation through mergers and acquisition-led deals, commercial negotiations and integration of business opportunities.
Transformation – driving digital transformation (centralising, digitising, optimising) across all elements of the finance entity to achieve sector-leading cost-performance. Grade H 6Responsible for delivering accounting and reporting services, using sound technical capabilities to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of accounting policy application, internal control, financial reporting, accounting systems support and delivery of financial accounting processes in conformance with BP's systems and requirements
Key Accountabilities
Responsibilities
Provide deep process domain expertise and serve as the point of contact for escalate operational issues.
Review and coordinate end to end month/quarter/ year end close processes in a timely and accurate manner for complex or difficult accounting areas requiring extensive experience in order to ensure the correct reporting and accounting treatment. Resolution of issues and queries may require reference to Group Reporting Manuals and/or working closely with Business/ Country teams supported.
Maintain a robust control environment.
Coordinate and supervise segment reporting/external/group audits.
Carry out regular daily/weekly / monthly activities in a timely and accurate manner for complex or difficult accounting areas.
Perform, control and support accounting and reporting.
Supervise additional and supplementary disclosure preparation for the predefined area.
Look for opportunities to drive process improvements of a notable nature across the team and work with the relevant people to put these in place.
Work with the Business 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.
To act as a focal point and first line of enquiry on technical issues, providing guidance and training to other members of the team.
To review and assure key deliverables from other team members and ensure processes and controls are applied consistently.
To develop a good understanding of the area of the business that they support.
Key Challenges
Issues or problems are varied and complex with much ambiguity.
System and process interfaces are numerous and complex to navigate.
Operating in multiple regions and time zones.
Qualification & Experience and Competencies
Essential Education and Experience
Bachelor Degree in related field
Strong Experience with Microsoft Excel (data manipulation and validation)
Demonstrated competencies in the areas of process improvement
8+ years of experience in the areas of relationship management/process improvement/ strategic project enablement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a robust understanding of control processes; able to exercise sound technical judgment in making business decisions
Strong skills in problem solving and negotiation
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to influence and drive changes across cross functional teams
Ability to perform high volume detailed work
Team-focused, results oriented
Conflict resolution and ability to find solutions to complex issues
Desirable Criteria
Exposure to SAP (preferable)
Demonstrated Intercompany trading experience
Knowledge of G/L’s, Income Statements, Balance Sheets
Communication-verbal & written
Facilitation & Training
Business acumen
Building relationships on trust
Critical thinking
Working with a global mind-set
FINANCE
Join us in a crucial time of transition. We are bringing all of our finance and procurement activities for the group into one place, enabling better work.
For you this means working with us on:
Compliance – efficiently delivering external reporting requirements to ensure we continue to meet our regulatory obligations in all jurisdictions, supported by robust control environment across all three lines of defence.
Stewardship – laying out a robust finance framework and providing ongoing management of the balance sheet and portfolio execution, supported by effective advocacy to the market.
Performance – facilitating the effective allocation of capital, development of business plans and coordination of business performance interventions to ensure a consistent delivery between strategic aspirations, operational forecasts and delivered outcomes. Furthermore, you will be responsible for value creation through mergers and acquisition-led deals, commercial negotiations and integration of business opportunities.
Transformation – driving digital transformation (centralising, digitising, optimising) across all elements of the finance entity to achieve sector-leading cost-performance. Grade H 6Responsible for delivering accounting and reporting services, using sound technical capabilities to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of accounting policy application, internal control, financial reporting, accounting systems support and delivery of financial accounting processes in conformance with BP's systems and requirements
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accounting Reporting Control SME position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Pune offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.