ARC Senior Analyst (Castrol)
About this role
Entity:
Finance
Job Family Group:
Finance Group
Job Description:
“This is a Castrol requisition and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence ahead of the Castrol divestment later in 2026. From the point of the divestment, you will be employed fully by Castrol and no longer be a bp employee.”
Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has passionate about discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.
It's an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT), you’ll be fully connected into the world of bp. You’ll play an increasingly important part within a network of like-minded colleagues partnering on strategic projects that stretch across the globe. And it starts with you. There’s a world of opportunities to build new skills, challenge yourself and grow a long-term career at bp. And no matter where you work, your role will have meaning, purpose and impact. So if you want to be part of a caring, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential, we’re with you.
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ARC Senior Analyst (Castrol)
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support end-to-end accounting activities for a Hungarian legal entity in a multinational environment.
This role will work closely with the Chief Accountant and support statutory, tax, and reporting activities, ensuring compliance with Hungarian regulations and group requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day accounting activities for the Hungarian entity
- Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
- Support preparation of statutory financial statements
- Assist during statutory and group audits
- Support tax processes (VAT, CIT, local taxes) in cooperation with tax advisors
- Contribute to local statistical (KSH) reporting
- Ensure accounting records are accurate and complete
- Work closely with internal teams (controlling, tax, treasury)
- Support process improvements and standardization initiatives
- What You Need to Be Successful
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Some years of relevant experience (multinational environment is an advantage)
- Good knowledge of Hungarian accounting rules (HAS)
- Basic understanding of IFRS
- Experience in closing activities, reconciliations, and reporting
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
- Strong Excel skills
- Fluent Hungarian and good English
- Able to work with deadlines and manage priorities
- Detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:
- Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
- Life & health insurance, medical care package
- Hybrid working arrangement aligned with team arrangements and business needs
- Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
- Celebrate in bp’s success. You may be eligible to join bp’s Global ShareMatch plan. This non-contractual benefit lets employees buy bp shares and receive matching shares, in line with plan rules
- Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room
- Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
- Possibility to join our social communities and networks
- Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment
- bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!
- At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious 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. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.
- Disclaimer: Please note that, according to Hungarian law (2012/I. 113. §), mothers or single parents caring for a child under three years of age cannot be employed in night shift positions.
- Travel Requirement
- Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Requirements
- 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability
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- with an accessibility need may request an
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- 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.