Accounting Reporting and Controlling Subject Matter Expert
Employer · Castrol
AccountantFinancial analyst
Bookkeeping assistantFull-timeBudapest
You'll join our Shared Service Centre organisation, working as part of a global finance community that provides efficient, standardised and high-quality business services across bp. The team supports bp's businesses through strong financial processes, controls and reporting, with a focus on accuracy, continuous improvement and excellent service.
Tasks
- Support the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in line with relevant accounting and Group reporting requirements.
- Review financial information, perform reconciliations and support activities including Balance Sheet Integrity, intercompany reconciliations and Group Charges.
- Support the annual audit process and help ensure financial statements and supporting information are accurate and complete.
- Provide accounting and process expertise to colleagues, including guidance, training and support where required.
- Work closely with Business, Country and Finance stakeholders to resolve accounting queries and issues effectively.
- Monitor finance processes and provide accurate and timely management information and reconciliations.
- Support relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers, ensuring agreed service levels and quality standards are achieved.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and contribute to the development and implementation of solutions.
- Provide financial and technical input into projects, system upgrades and process changes.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of finance and accounting, developed through relevant professional experience and/or academic study.
- Previous experience with financial close, accounting, reporting or reconciliation activities.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to review financial information accurately and identify issues.
- Good English communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across an international organisation.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.