General Accounting & Reporting Analyst

Job description

Role synopsis

The GA & Reporting Accounting Analyst delivers finance group reporting services to the entities assigned, and support the delivery of timely and accurate statutory accounts and tax analyses while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance.
Req ID

85868BR
Location

Malaysia - Central - Kuala Lumpur
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

No
Travel required

No
Key accountabilities

·  Coordinate the prompt and accurate recording of financial transactions (e.g. ledger entries, journal postings, etc.) in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures.
·  Support the delivery of timely and accurate statutory accounts and tax analyses through liaison with the Statutory Tax teams and external auditors if required.
·  Monitor open and overdue items and communicate and follow-up accordingly with the appropriate staff.
·  Review reports to validate data and provide constructive input while ensuring submission in a timely manner if necessary.
·  Resolve or further escalate any complex issues faced.
·  Support preparation of documents and adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
·  Support customers in having a good understanding of the general ledger and group reporting pertaining to the respective parties.
·  Liaise with other internal teams to ensure that the data being entered into the ledger is accurate.
About BP

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future. Global Business Services (GBS) is BP's shared services organisation. GBS add value by standardising and modernising business activities, whilst maintaining a robust control environment and driving operational excellence. There are five GBS Centres globally, situated in Europe, Africa, Asia, America and ANZ and Central Teams across all locations as well as the UK and Houston. GBS Asia is GBS's global centre for BP Group Finance, Petrochemicals, Procurement and Tax and the regional hub for lubricants in the Asia Pacific region. We are an integrated and resourceful team, well connected with global partners and have an excellent track record in delivering and generating value for BP. We are a dynamic, high-skilled and diverse team of close to 600 professionals supporting Group Finance, Indirect Procurement, Tax, Global HR Services, Global Petrochemicals and Lubricants. Set up in 2009, we are a mature organization, looking to evolve to unlock the next tranche of value - beyond arbitrage and efficiency. All roles in BP Global Business Services offer some form of agile working to enable you to integrate your work and personal commitments. Talk to us about what agile working could look like for you.
Application close date

12-Jan-2018
Sub-category

Financial Accounting & Reporting
Job category

Finance
Countries (State/Region)

Malaysia
Essential experience and job requirements

Minimum of 3 - 4 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting.
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

Might require to work shift hours during month end or/ and quarter end close periods

Desired profile

Essential Education

·  Bachelor Degree
·  Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA) or currently pursing professional accounting qualifications.
Desirable criteria and qualifications

·  Shared service centre experience
·  Oil and gas industry experience