Grade HResponsible 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.Entity:
Finance

Job Family Group:
Finance Group

Job Description:

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 solve some of the big complex 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 to help the world get to net zero.

In Hungary, we operate bp's Global Business Services organization which is an integrated part of bp. Our people want to play their part in solving the big complex challenges facing our world today and, guided by our bp values, are working to help meet the world's need for more energy while lowering carbon emissions. In our offices in Budapest and Szeged, we work in customer service, finance, accounting, procurement, HR services and other enabling functions - providing solutions across all of bp. Join our team, and develop your career in an encouraging, forward-thinking environment!

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 world-class team?

Join our Szeged Team and advance your career as an

Accounting Reporting & Control Senior Subject Matter Expert - Szeged

In this role You will:

• Ensure that the Group reporting manual is properly applied at the Innovation&Engineering (Customer&Products segment) level and all accounting judgements are consulted, evidenced, documented and approved within Accounting Policy requirements and Delegations of Authority
• Act as finance SME to the business, applying detailed understanding of how appropriate application of accounting policy can ensure best results within policy and compliance remit
• Coordinate and validate reporting for Innovation&Engineering (Customer&Products segment) and provides assurance to the senior controller on the integrity of the financial reports
• Engage with BP Accounting Policy team in case of any questions
• Keeping abreast on fiscal and regulatory legislation for Group/IFRS
• Able to translate and apply BP's control framework at Innovation&Engineering (Customer&Products segment) level
• Ensure that complex issues and problems are solved by following a diverse range of policies and own judgements are applied
• Support ARC controller to influence others to achieve desired self/team goals and objectives
• Ensure financial reporting meets the requirements for Group reporting including timeliness of data submissions, validation checks and 'Additional and Supplementary' data
• Responsible for the oversight of I&E (C&P segment) entities balance sheet and cash flow, and treatment of cross charges for the country costs, including consistency
• Accountable for assuring the accuracy & completeness of the actuals process for I&E (C&P)
• Supporting the relevant Due Diligence process, ensuring all relevant requirements are met
• Support the Risk Management process, ensuring it is truly embedded in local entities and appropriate mitigations are in place. Redefine procedures as appropriate

What You will need to be successful:

• Recognised national or international professional accountancy qualification e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CPA, or working towards this
• Absolute fluency in "business English"
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in accounting, reporting & control
• Strong understanding of how bp's Financial control & Accounting processes and systems operate including key interfaces with other Corporate & Functions departments and with GBS
• Extensive experience of reporting and MI processes (actuals)
• Proven track record in controls, compliance & risk management in a multinational environment
• Proven track record demonstrating ability to interact with and influence people at all levels within the organisation, building strong relationships quickly
• A strong understanding of IT&S infrastructure (preferably SAP, FBW, PowerBI)
• Looks for ways to do things better, faster and more efficiently, and drive continuous improvement methodology

At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:

• Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
• Life & health insurance, medical care package
• Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement
• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
• Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room
• Employees' wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment
• Assets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2023 Award (SSC / BSC sector) third time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!

Travel Requirement
No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.

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.