Accounting, Reporting & Control SME

BP Business Service Centre Asia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company is seeking an ARC SME for its Finance team in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves supervising a team to ensure accurate accounting and reporting, while also focusing on continuous process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and significant experience in financial accounting and team leadership, contributing to the company's mission of reaching net zero by 2050.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Qualifications

• 6-7 years’ experience in general and/or financial accounting.
• 5-6 years’ experience leading, developing, and coaching teams.
• Experience in shared service centers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate delivery of general accounting and reporting services.
• Manage system reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform people management responsibilities, including coaching and development.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., MIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA)

Job description

Job Description:

As a leading global energy company, we provide heat, light, and mobility to customers worldwide. Across the bp landscape, we’re home to a range of brands across many areas of our industry. We’re investing in today’s energy system and helping build out tomorrow’s. While we’re still in oil and gas, over the next decade we’ll become a different kind of energy company. We’re decarbonizing and diversifying our business, transforming what we do to reach net zero by 2050 or sooner. Our mission is to help the whole world reach net zero, working across our industry to improve lives.

Joining bp offers an exciting opportunity. Meeting the energy challenge requires diverse approaches and solutions. As part of finance business & technology (FBT), you’ll be connected to bp’s global network, collaborating on strategic projects worldwide. There are many opportunities to develop skills, challenge yourself, and grow a long-term career at FBT Malaysia. Regardless of where you work, your role will have purpose and impact. If you seek a caring, supportive environment to realize your potential, we’re with you.

Join our Finance team as an ARC SME.

The ARC SME supervises a team of professionals and non-professionals, ensuring accurate and timely recording, collection, and processing of all general accounting, reporting, fixed assets, statutory accounting, and direct tax transactions, while adhering to policies and procedures to deliver excellent customer service, operational excellence, and compliance.

In this role, you will:

1. Ensure the team’s accurate and timely delivery of general accounting, reporting, fixed assets, statutory accounting, and direct tax services (e.g., journal postings, GL maintenance, report preparation, reconciliations, tax submissions) in accordance with SLAs.
2. Manage and coordinate system reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrections.
3. Provide advice and information to staff and stakeholders as needed.
4. Track and resolve outstanding accounting and reporting issues, escalating when necessary.
5. Identify, propose, and implement continuous process improvements within the team.
6. Perform people management responsibilities, including planning, assigning work, coaching, providing development opportunities, and fostering a high-performance culture.

Qualifications for success:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g., MIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
• At least 6–7 years’ experience in general and/or financial accounting.
• At least 5–6 years’ experience leading, developing, and coaching teams.
• Experience in shared service centers.

Why join us?

At bp, we support learning and growth in a diverse, challenging environment. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and treated fairly. We offer benefits like flexible working options, paid parental leave, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Join us to make a meaningful impact and develop your career.