Accounting & Controlling Team Lead

BP Business Service Centre Asia Sdn Bhd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business services center in Malaysia is seeking a leader for its Accounting & Controlling team to ensure compliance and manage financial reporting. This role requires extensive experience in accounting, preferably within the oil and gas industry, as well as strong analytical and leadership skills. The position offers opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment with diverse benefits.

Benefits

Life and health insurance

Medical care package

Learning opportunities

Social communities and networks

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience in managing large teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities within the department.
• Coordinate the annual budget planning cycle and monthly forecasting.
• Monitor revenues and costs against budgets/forecasts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Proficiency in MS Office

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology

Master’s degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Management

Tools

SAP ERP system

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description

BP's global business services centre (GBS) is one of the world’s leading shared service centres supporting all parts of our business. We provide professional services to BP’s upstream, downstream, and alternative energy operations in more than 80 countries around the globe. Our GBS teams work across a range of functions including finance, human resources, procurement, IT, health safety and environment, real estate, and security. By providing these critical support services, we help ensure BP operates efficiently, safely, and sustainably – helping us achieve our goals today while building a stronger, more resilient business for tomorrow.

Job Summary

The Accounting & Controlling team provides accurate, timely, and relevant financial information to internal clients (operations and projects), as well as external partners (regulators, auditors). It manages the accounting processes and financial reporting according to local legislation and group policies. The team also supports business units by offering advice on commercial matters, implementing solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the business processes, developing tools to increase digital fluency, and promoting change management initiatives.

This role will lead the Accounting & Controlling team and report to the Head of GBSSC Finance.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day activities within the department;
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal clients (operations and projects);
• Coordinating the annual budget planning cycle and monthly forecasting exercises;
• Monitoring revenues and costs against budgets/forecasts and taking appropriate actions when necessary;
• Supporting cost recovery processes and ensuring proper billing to customers;
• Implementing guidelines and innovative approaches in accounting and controlling activities;
• Ensuring the consistency between accounting records and actual transactions performed by the business units;
• Identifying risks related to non-compliance with local regulations or group policies, and proposing measures to mitigate them;
• Advising business units on commercial matters and implementing solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the business processes;
• Developing tools to increase digital fluency;
• Promoting change management initiatives within the team.

Job Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other technical fields;
• Master’s degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Management, or other similar fields is an asset;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the oil and gas industry;
• Good knowledge of Romanian tax laws and local accounting standards;
• Good understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP;
• Very good command of English language (both verbal and written);
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent leadership and people management skills;
• Experience in managing large teams and working with multiple partners;
• Experience in project management and implementation of new systems and processes;
• Experience in dealing with regulatory bodies and authorities;
• High level of proficiency in using MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Proficiency in using SAP ERP system would be an advantage.

Benefits

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the demeanor of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
• Life and health insurance, medical care package
• And many other benefits.

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

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

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.