Intercompany Analyst

bp; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy firm is seeking an Intercompany Analyst to manage intercompany transactions and ensure compliance with group policies. The role involves performing reconciliations, supporting various processes, and responding to stakeholder queries. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Finance or Accounting and proficiency in ERP systems, particularly JDE. This position is based in Maharashtra, India, and supports continuous improvement in intercompany services.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of intercompany processes and financial principles.
• Ability to handle complex reconciliations efficiently.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Handle and book AP/AR transactions settlements.
• Perform settlement processes in ERP and JDE systems.
• Conduct bank and treasury account reconciliations.
• Review monthly/quarterly reconciliations of intercompany accounts.
• Ensure timely monitoring and resolution of intercompany disputes.

Skills

Intercompany transactions management

ERP systems proficiency

Financial reconciliation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Relevant degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

JDE

ERP systems

Job description

FBT Global Hub Intercompany Team is the main contact point within the bp Group for all intercompany related issues. The Intercompany Analyst will support the Intercompany Manager to ensure that the Intercompany processes are compliant with the Group Intercompany Policies and Procedures. Specifically, they will support the delivery of 'silent running', accurate and timely recording of all Intercompany settlement and PEC activities and processing it in the FI ledgers. They are responsible also to address the varied stakeholders queries accurately to the expectation with completeness. Coordinating with the team members and supporting change within the Intercompany team in the drive for exceptional partner service, operational excellence & compliance.

Key Accountabilities

• Handling and booking of incoming/outgoing charges – AP/AR transactions settlements along with the non trade IC settlement bookings in ERP and JDE systems.
• Perform the key jobs of settlement and PEC processes in JDE, ERP systems and other IC specific applications.
• With deeper insight, perform day today bank and Treasury account reconciliations identifying accurately the reconciling items, along with following up with multiple and appropriate stakeholders to resolve the reconciling items.
• Review and Support of Monthly/quarterly reconciliations of Intercompany accounts in Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable - Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the various Intercompany and suspense account reconciliations
• Deliver silent running by supporting the Group’s intercompany agreement and elimination process at Quarter-ends ensuring all imbalances >$500k are cleared by the end of the process, all differences <500k are resolved by WD 55.
• Ensure all reconciling items are followed up on a timely basis as part of Intercompany reconciliation.
• Ensure that intercompany disputes are monitored and resolved in a timely manner, intervening and escalating disputes according to Group Policies
• Monthly / Quarterly Processing and Journal review of adjustments prepared by Intercompany Analysts identified through the reconciliation process
• Take full and proactive ownership of issues and queries
• Handle intercompany transactions across multiple locations
• Reconcile intercompany accounts at Group and Statutory level
• Deliver compliant services in line with period end close deliverables
• Support and ongoing development of the Group’s intercompany website and the GEM, ICE tool, Disputes Tool and FBW Performance Reporting toolset delivering continuous and innovative improvements.
• Support the Group Disputes and Upfront Agreement (UFA) processes ensuring both tools and related processes are fit for purpose.
• Share knowledge within the wider team hold training on process changes
• Partner with and support all members of the Hub Team to deliver process silent running, continuous system and process improvements, analyze and resolve the root cause of problems.
• Support projects, system testing and connect related areas to drive process improvements.
• Maintain appropriate intercompany system documentation
• Support team mailboxes used for user queries on all intercompany issues.
• Complete all month-end system requirements and master data reconciliations
• Identification and resolution of internal control gaps
• Facilitation and maintenance of internal and external business relationships