Job Description

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

“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 focused on 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.

Join our Team and advance your career as an

ARC Senior SME (Castrol)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Chief Accountant to take full ownership of accounting activities for a Hungarian legal entity within a multinational organization.

This role covers end-to-end accounting, including statutory reporting, tax compliance, and local statistical reporting, ensuring full compliance with Hungarian regulations while aligning with group requirements.

In this role You will:

• Full ownership of end-to-end accounting activities for the Hungarian entity

• Ensure compliance with Hungarian GAAP, IFRS, and statutory requirements

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes

• Prepare statutory financial statements and ensure timely submission

• Coordinate and support statutory and group audits

• Supervise tax compliance (CIT, VAT, local taxes) in cooperation with tax advisors

• Ensure accurate and timely local statistical (KSH) reporting

• Maintain high-quality balance sheet reconciliations and controls

• Act as main contact for local authorities, auditors, and external partners

• Collaborate with global finance teams (controlling, tax, treasury)

• Identify areas for process improvement and standardization

What You need to be successful:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Several years of relevant experience, ideally in a multinational environment

• Deep expertise in HAS statutory reporting, financial statements, and local compliance requirements

• Ability to bridge HAS and IFRS reporting differences

• Good understanding of IFRS

• Proven experience in statutory reporting, tax filings, and audits in Hungary

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

• Strong Excel skills

• Fluent English and Hungarian

• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines

• Able to manage multiple/conflicting priorities with a strong track record of delivery against tight deadlines

• Ability to align operational and project management tasks and priorities

• Demonstrated end-to-end process expertise in accounting areas esp. Group close, contract management, Balance Sheet reconciliation, financial statements

• Strong communication and cooperation skills

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and facilitation skills with ability to work with and influence cross functional teams from a variety of backgrounds and cultures

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

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

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, Commercial Acumen, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, 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 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.