Junior AR Analyst

Entity : Finance

Job Family Group :

Business Support Group

Job Description :

As the world and bp are changing, the Finance, Business & Technology (FBT) organization has a vital role to deliver business solutions that result in great outcomes for bp. Our mission is to create innovative solutions to transform BP, driven by inspired people in a multifaceted environment. We will innovate to transform, and we will deliver this through our five strategic priorities : transform services, digital innovator, deliver increased value, invest in people’s futures, end customer focused - enabled by our colleagues, culture, attitude and our values and behaviors.

The Account Receivable Junior Analyst is accountable for timely and accurate recording of cash receipts, direct debit run and match invoices into the AR ledgers. The main responsibility is to post cash to outstanding invoices and undertake the reconciliation of a variety of currency account reconciliations, added to several specific accounting tasks from simple to medium transactions. Acting as support to the collections team, to ensure customer accounts are supervised are tightly controlled and aligned with BP Policy. This includes regular contact with internal / external collaborators to reach yearly goals / targets. Prepare documents for period close while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance. Build up and maintain professional relationship with Business Partners.

Key Accountabilities and challenges :

Perform the day-to-day processing of cheques, Direct Debit run, EFT / wire transfers, AR transactions to ensure that cash receipts are recorded in the AR ledger on an effective, up-to-date and accurate manner.

Review and process refund transactions, deductions and other differences in adherence with the policy.

Review of auto posted transactions

Issue debit notes and credit notes in adherence to the policy.

Timely allocation of incoming payments, unapplied cash, and research on payment discrepancies

Take care of a wide variety of ad-hoc queries and monitoring of customers’ accounts consistent with BP’s credit standards.

Responsible for researching and resolving problems within designated guidelines and researching through multiple database resources and coordinating with collection teams / and or directly with customers as vital.

Maintaining the action to track and resolve outstanding A / R, Collections activities / issues which need immediate attention in coordination with different customers.

Review the weekly and monthly bank reconciliation to ensure no unidentified deposit and keeping tracks and reconciles daily / monthly AR balance

Essential Education & Experience :

Graduate degree or equivalent experience in Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting or related field with relevant language skills.

Previous accounts receivable, cash application, master data or data analytical / customer service experience (2+ years)

Shared service center experience

Experience dealing / working with sales and external customers

Good Analytical and numerical skills with financial accounting experience.

Relevant systems knowledge – AS 400 and SAP

English, B2-C1

Skills and competencies :

Good interpersonal, influential and decision-making skills to manage and maintain good relationships with key collaborators.

Able to deal with complex situations while maintaining the right balance of customer and business focus

Able to consistently review and adapt approach and style to meet ever changing requirements.

Able to manage conflicting work issues and deadlines to ensure deliveries are met and knows when to bring up urgent matter in a timely manner.

Able to prioritize, handle urgent issues and situations, following through to resolution in a timely manner and focusing efforts to deliver business value, advancing properly if needed

Able to produce consistently high-quality information within tight deadlines

Being able to work under fast paced environment

Detail oriented

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company! We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance :

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type :

This position is a hybrid of office / remote working

Skills :

Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Conflict Management, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Customer enquiries, Customer experience, Customer value proposition, Digital fluency, Resilience, Sustainability awareness and action, Understanding Emotions, Workload Prioritization

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.