Supply Accounting Analyst (Ancillaries)

BP International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Cape Town is seeking a Supply Accounting Analyst responsible for ensuring accurate hydrocarbon accounting processes and supporting financial close for assigned countries. Candidates should have a CA(SA) and 5-8 years of relevant finance experience. Strong communication and planning skills are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years post-articles work experience.
• 5-8 years relevant experience in finance.
• Ability to apply financial control and accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate hydrocarbon accounting processes.
• Prepare documents for period close.
• Support monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Work on complex accounting areas.
• Carry out month end close processes accurately.

Skills

Financial accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Planning skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

CA(SA)

Financial accounting degree

Job description

Job title : Supply Accounting Analyst (Ancillaries)

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : August 24, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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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.
• 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