Jobs at bp

Job Description:

• The Corrosion Specialist is responsible for performing and/or oversight for all the Corrosion related inspections and repairs on the assigned assets. This includes annual surveys, rectifier inspections, bond inspections, probe and coupon inspections, atmospheric coating inspections and Close-Interval/Depth of Cover surveys. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining all Corrosion related records and drawings for their assigned assets as well as performing installations, maintenance and monitoring of corrosion control systems. 

Key Responsibilities

• Complete all Corrosion related inspections according to regulatory requirements. Analyze data and develop mitigation actions and track to closure.
• Maintain their NACE certifications and provide technical support for regulatory audits. 
• Will be a member of the Corrosion team which consist of 7 Corrosion Specialist and the Corrosion Team Lead. They will be assigned two terminals in South Africa (Cape Town and Pretoria). They will work closely with local Operations team who operate the asset

Experience

• 5 years in the pipeline corrosion prevention field

Education

• Engineering related qualification or GED or equivalent experience. NACE/AMPP CP Level 1 required

Travel Requirement

• Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Skills:

• Advanced & Robotics Inspection Technologies, Advanced & Robotics Inspection Technologies, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Corrosion Management, Corrosion modelling, Creativity and Innovation, Data Management, Degradation monitoring, Degradation threat assessment, Digital fluency, Engineering Failure Analysis, Equipment preservation and protection, Erosion modelling, External degradation barrier selection, External degradation threats, Incident investigation and learning, Internal degradation barrier selection, Materials and corrosion design philosophy, Materials and weld performance limits, Materials manufacturing methods, Materials Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE), Materials of construction {+ 10 more}

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Job Description:

• The Trading, Shipping and Supply Accounts Reporting Controller role has the primary responsibility to ensure that we manage, control and develop our operations in a process designed” manner to deliver value to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish strong relationship with business team members to ensure smooth operations and successful project delivery
• Leads the Trading, Shipping & Supply business finance to deliver end-to-end financial accounting and reporting processes, ensuring activity is recorded and reported accurately and in a timely manner, whilst supporting transparency, integrity and operating excellence.
• Explores automation/continuous improvement opportunities to bring out alignments and deliver efficiencies in the process.
• Provide effective support to system transformations in all phases of the project
• Support on business projects and look for opportunities to improve the inventory processes continuously in line with the request of Business team members and lead the relevant people to put them in place
• Ensure timely and accurate hydrocarbon accounting process by performing monthly control activity -   as preventive control - to avoid financial, reputational and compliance risk
• Deliver Finance Operation, Cost Accounting and Master Data maintenance control to the Business partners by double-checking the purchase contracts/deals and ensuring that all product purchases introduced into the system throughout the month to drive accurate valuation for them
• Provide financial and process expertise to the Business partners and FBT team members for their daily operation whenever it is required
• Support internal and external audits by providing financial information and leading the team member requests
• Lead the knowledge (IT, financial, legal and process knowledge) and experience sharing between the participants, provide guidance and support to the team members, particulariy on Excise & VAT rules for main fuel sales/purchases and related ancillary charges, SAP PRI and PRE knowledgeTreasury requirements
• In case of any discrepancies, prepare professional route cause analysis and present to the relevant team members; provide applicable proposal for issue resolution and get your proposal across the stakeholders; implement new preventive control points in the process; double-check the preventive controls regularly.

Essential Education

• Finance & Accounting Professional with 5+ years post articles proven experience
• CA (SA) or recognized financial accounting degree with relevant experience

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of SAP financial modules / functionality and reporting tools. 
• Oil/Energy industry experience and knowledge with an understanding of the terminology, business functions and processes is a big plus.

Skills:

• Accounting policy, Accounting policy, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Financial Reporting, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Management Reporting, Managing change, Presenting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management {+ 2 more}

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Job Description:

The role is responsible to ensure timely and accurate hydrocarbon accounting processes. To support and prepare documents for period close. Deliver Finance Operation and Cost Accounting support to countries assigned to the role. Support of timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes in accordance with the Group Reporting Manual and any other relevant standards (IFRS) and provide support for other Group reporting requirements such as Balance Sheet Assurance, Intercompany reconciliations and Group Charges. This role is pivotal within the HVC team providing support and guidance to other team members. This person will have solid accounting knowledge and experience and will use this to work with other team members.

• This person will work on complex or difficult accounting areas requiring extensive experience to ensure the correct reporting and accounting treatment.
• This person will work closely with Group reporting team supported to ensure effective delivery, to resolve issues and put in place process improvements.
• This person will also provide back up support where required and provide effective support to system transformations in all phases of the project.
• Support maintaining adherence to the standards & policies through providing relevant domain expertise to the operations and delivery teams
• The Supply Accounting Senior Analyst will report to the Supply Accounting Team Lead and work with Business / Country teams to understand the priorities and work to deliver against these as required.
• To carry out the month end close processes (calculate, prepare and process journals) in a timely and accurate manner for complex or difficult accounting areas requiring extensive experience to ensure the correct reporting and accounting treatment of inventory related ancillary costs (primary and secondary transport and logistics) and balances. Resolution of issues and queries may require reference to Group Reporting Manuals and / or working closely with the Business / Country teams supported.

Essential Education

• CA(SA), with at least 1-2 years post-articles work experience
• Financial accounting degree or relevant equivalent with 5-8 years relevant experience and industry knowledge

Essential Experience and Job Requirements

• 4 to 6 year’s experience in related Finance area
• Aware of the principles and standards on which accounts are based and able to apply this knowledge.
• Applying processes and systems that provide for effective internal control, financial discipline and efficient service, both from within the Function and through outsourced partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively
• Contributing to the delivery of projects by applying financial control and accounting skills to the project financials and monitoring performance metrics.
• The ability to provide performance or forecast data that meets the business needs which is relevant, complete, accurate and timely.
• Strong planning skills with the ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment and prioritize accordingly
• The ability to make informed and effective decisions
• Readiness for action and ability to work under pressure
• Self-confident
• Assertiveness

Skills:

• Accounting policy, Accounting policy, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Financial Reporting, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Management Reporting, Managing change, Presenting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management {+ 2 more}

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Job Description:

• This role is responsible for the ongoing management and optimisation of bp's existing portfolio of service stations (the base network) including contract renewals (DO and CL), upgrades, raze and rebuilds and site rationalisation (tail closures and disposals) in line with the 4-year Roadmap (High Grade Portfolio and Network). 

Key Accountabilities

• To deliver outstanding performance on DO supply and CL agreement renewals, upgrades, rebuilds and disposals - maximising opportunities in the existing network through monitoring, leading and reviewing the performance and profitability and conducting timely contract renewals. Adherence to and implementation of company policies and procedures whilst implementing these.  
• To drive the negotiation and renewal of both DO and CL sites in the existing portfolio, as well as identifying and securing NTI/B opportunities when required.  
• To monitor ongoing property market changes and competitors’ networks within the assigned area of responsibility to inform negotiation tactics with dealers/landlords.  
• To drive milestones through the CVP process leading to the execution of property improvements agreed between the dealer/landlord and bp. 
• To prepare and present ATN’s, EFM’s and business cases using the established templates and models with timely submission for sign-off.   
• To manage all property changes required for bp service stations for issues relating to various permits & approvals for existing service stations (e.g., exit, entrance, parking, water and sewage infrastructures, MID’s, convenience shops etc.) mainly due to the changes in the local infrastructure  
• To plan and manage any divestment activities, including recommendation of service station disposals/closure, decommission etc. 
• Manage professional houses providing, town planning, architectural, engineering, traffic and project management services  
• To effectively work with other relevant teams to streamline the execution and reporting of the High-Grade Portfolio and Network activities  
• Motivates all capital investment programmes and develop and execute all disposal plans. 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Commerce, Property Studies, Urban Planning

Experience

• 5 - 10 years in Retail portfolio / network assessment
• Sound understanding of Retail business 
• Experience in leading permitting procedures independently
• Ability to prepare, monitor and review budgets
• Sound understanding of economics of investment
• Experience in leading of the real estate negotiations independently
• Experience in town-planning
• Profound understanding of the assigned area and development plans
• HSSE awareness concerning work safety, trainings on defence driving
• Relationship with local authorities

Skills:

• Acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and divestments, Agility core practices, Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Collaboration, Digital fluency, Industry knowledge and advocacy, Leading transformation, Negotiation planning and preparation, Offer and product knowledge, Partner relationship management, Retail standards and procedures, Retail territory development, Retail training skills, Sector, market, customer and competitor understanding, Site maintenance management {+ 4 more}