Fixed Asset Finance Analyst

Job summary

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

About the role

This role is responsible for supporting the team with accounting and reporting services, helping to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of accounting policy application, internal control, financial reporting and delivery of financial accounting process in conformance with BP’s systems and requirements. Financial areas of responsibilities include IFRS 16 Leases management, Fixed Asset Management, general accounting, monthly/quarterly reporting, and Balance Sheet Assurance (BSA).

Key Responsibilities

Support monthly and quarterly close activities related to Fixed Assets, including the review of Monthly Journal Entries (MJEs) and quarterly assurance controls, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and IFRS.

Assist in capital project support, including monthly TECO and project closures, resolving AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) creation issues, and partnering with project teams to ensure proper capitalization and closure of projects.

Monitor and record deal-related activity, such as asset divestments, swaps, and trades, ensuring transactions are accurately reflected and properly documented following accounting and legal requirements.

Manage and process cost center changes and asset transfer requests, ensuring timely execution and accurate tracking of asset movements.

Provide assurance on well and lease Net Book Value (NBV) requests, manage and troubleshoot the PowerApp site used for NBV tracking, and ensure timely resolution of issues and completion of requests.

Participate in the Balance Sheet Assurance (BSA) process, working with BSA preparers and stakeholders to maintain compliance with control standards.

Provide monthly assurance of Fixed Asset entries (IFRS-16, DECOM, DD&A, Legal, etc.), ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with capital policy and financial reporting standards.

Participate in the walkthroughs with internal and external auditors, including support for SOX controls and fixed asset audit testing.

Maintain a strong control environment, actively monitoring internal controls, identifying risk areas, and eliminating unnecessary complexity.

Support and be involved in Drive automation and process improvements within the Fixed Assets function; support the implementation of tools such as PowerApps, SAC reports, and other automation initiatives.

Essential Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related disciplines.

Up to 5 years accounting/financial experience in finance, general and/or financial accounting in the upstream oil and gas industry.

Experience with SAP/SAP HANA.

Experience with PowerBI or other data reporting/analytical tools and applying these tools to streamline/automate processes.

Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Solid understanding of IFRS accounting and financial control policies/practices.

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects, at times with conflicting priorities.

How much do we pay (Base)? $90,000 - $120,000. Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Must be legally authorized to work full time in the US for anyone other than your current employer

Must not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status)

Why join us?

At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401(k) matching program.

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

Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of the future!

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Digital Automation, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Internal control and compliance

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.