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.
About the role:
The role involves assisting in the delivery of all accounting, reporting and control activities of the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) IJV. You will support delivery of all financial accounting and reporting related activities (internal and external) as well as the development and implementation of accounting policies & the internal control framework for the IJV. Accounting & tax support will be delivered by an accounting services provider (ASP), with IJV input. This role provides an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the financial reporting and control activities of a major new Carbon Capture business.
What you will deliver:
* Support the delivery of end-to-end month / quarter end financial reporting for the IJV.
* Interface between the wider IJV business teams & ASP.
* Contribute to the design and implementation of effective and fit for purpose internal controls, for the IJV.
* Perform and where applicable, monitor operating effectiveness of controls, help identify, and effectively mitigate risks and gaps.
* Assist in the implementation of applicable accounting policies for IJV & ensure compliance with these.
* Review Actuals and follow-up on identified issues to resolution.
* Support the preparation of statutory accounts for the IJV (prepared by the ASP) to ensure accurate and timely.
* Support the ASP and NZT Senior Control Advisor in all external audit activities.
* Assist in review & release of payment requests to the IJV Bank.
* Provide support on monthly cash management relating to project financing and hedge payments.
* Assist in preparation & issue of any cash calls from IJV to Shareholders.
* Provide support for tax aspects of the IJV by helping manage the ASP's delivery of the outsourced tax service as required, including review of tax returns prepared by the ASP.
* Work effectively with wider IJV commercial & project teams, shareholder ARC representatives and other functional support teams in bp.
What you will need to be successful:
* Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, technical field, or any other equivalent degree.
* Previous relevant financial reporting and internal control experience.
* Previous audit experience is preferable.
* Self-starter, able to use initiative, drive solutions through uncertainty and ambiguity.
* Strong influencing and business partnering skills.
* Ability to manage multiple/conflicting priorities with a track record of delivery.
* A professional qualification in accounting (ICAEW, ICAS, CIMA or equivalent) is desirable.
Why join us?
At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.
There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel should be 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:
Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Internal control and compliance
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 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.