Hydrocarbon Value Chain Analyst (Indirect Tax Accounting) at BP International

About the role:

Functional scope:

• Analyse & compile data required for performing the monthly DAS (duty at source) journals and reconciliations.
• Prepare & submit monthly & quarterly indirect tax balance sheet account analysis, reconciliations & commentary.
• Handle calculation & validation of DAS accruals at month end.
• Analyse & investigate Das reconciling items and ensure timely resolution & proactively seek to minimise or eliminate by addressing root causes.
• Maintain DAS levies system with updated rates, locations, grades, etc.
• Calculate and account for any DAS levy rate change impacts.
• Compile and provide DAS data & reports for Management Information purposes.
• Validate indirect tax invoices for payments & credit notes where required.
• Assist with Audit request, Ad hoc requests and Projects.
• Provide cover for other Indirect Tax team members from time to time where required.
• Service Management & Continuous Improvement:
• Ensure continuous improvement of existing DAS accounting and operational processes and update DAS standard operating procedures (SOP documents)
• Maintain strong professional relationships with relevant internal partners and external stakeholders.

About you:

• You will hold an Accounting degree or equivalent qualification

Essential skills and competencies:

• Approximately 5 years relevant experience in a financial accounting environment, and extensive experience in performing and resolving reconciliations
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical & reconciliation skills
• Risk & compliance management
• Data management & control
• Customer Service Delivery Excellence
• Awareness of Vendor Payment Processing
• Proficiency in English language

Desirable Criteria

• Industry knowledge would be advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and interact with staff at different levels
• Hands on, operational person
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Able to prioritise work and adhere to tight deadlines