AR Analyst

The Account Receivable Analyst is accountable for timely and accurate recording of cash receipts, direct debit run and match invoices into the AR ledgers. The main responsibility is to post cash to outstanding invoices and undertake the reconciliation of a variety of currency account reconciliations, added to several specific accounting tasks from simple to medium transactions. Acting as support to the collections team, to ensure customer accounts are supervised are tightly controlled and compliant to BP Policy. This includes regular contact with internal / external collaborators to reach yearly goals / targets. Prepare documents for period close while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance. Build up and maintain professional relationship with Business Partners. Key Responsibilities: Understand the business and drive execution/Operations: Perform the day-to-day processing of cheques, Direct Debit run, EFT/wire transfers, AR transactions to ensure that cash receipts are recorded in the AR ledger on an effective, up-to-date and accurate manner. Review and process refund transactions, deductions and other differences in adherence with the policy. Review of auto posted transactions Issue debit notes and credit notes in adherence with the policy. Timely allocation of incoming payments, unapplied cash, and research on payment discrepancies Lead the A/R sub ledger close and support preparation of documents / adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close. Supervise and reconcile monthly, quarterly and yearly reports in charge of account reconciliation related queries Provide support to the whole AR / Collections /Cash and Banking or Treasury/ team to ensure delivery of the team s agreed targets. Take care of a wide variety of ad-hoc queries and monitoring of customers accounts consistent with BP s credit standards. Responsible for researching and resolving problems within designated guidelines and researching through multiple database resources and coordinating with collection teams /and or directly with customers as vital. Maintaining the action to supervise and resolve outstanding A/R, Collections activities / issues which needs immediate attention in coordination with different partners. Drive follow-up, share and provide resolution within the team and internal or external collaborators. Review the weekly and monthly bank reconciliation to ensure no unidentified deposit and keeping tracks and reconciles daily/monthly AR balance Required Skills & Experience: Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience in economics, Business, Finance, Accounting or related field with relevant language skills. Previous accounts receivable, cash application, master data or data analytical /customer service experience (3+ years) Shared service center experience preferably in oil and gas industry/or any multinational Experience dealing/working with sales and external customers Good Analytical and numerical skills with sound financial accounting experience. Relevant systems knowledge - AS 400 and SAP English, B2-C1 Skills and competencies: Good interpersonal, influential and decision-making skills to manage and maintain good relationships with key partners. Able to deal with complex situations while maintaining the right balance of customer and business focus Able to consistently review and adapt approach and style to meet ever changing requirements. Able to manage conflicting work issues and deadlines to ensure deliverables are met and knows when to advance urgent matter on timely manner. Able to prioritize, handle urgent issues and situations, following through to resolution in a timely manner and focusing efforts to deliver business value, advancing properly if needed Able to produce consistently high-quality information within tight deadlines Being able to work under fast paced environment Detail oriented