Job Description

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Audit Group

bp is strengthening its financial control environment through focusing on standardisation, digitisation, and enhanced Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) assurance, for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance.

This role supports SOX audit delivery by executing control testing and evaluation across key finance processes, ensuring compliance and strengthening the control environment. It requires strong knowledge of SOX and finance processes, SNOW IRM, and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI). The role involves working with global finance teams, control owners, and external auditors, while contributing to continuous improvement through standardisation, automation, and AI-enabled control testing practices.

Key roles and responsibilities will include:
• Conduct SOX control testing covering both Design and Operating Efficiency
• Identify control and process gaps where risks are not effectively mitigated, and track, monitor, and document deficiencies along with their remediation.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing controls, standards, and procedures to strengthen and improve operational performance.
• Prepare and maintain SOX control testing documentation including test plans, and the outcome of control testing.
• Support the documentation of SOX deficiencies throughout the year.
• Liaise with external auditors (e.g., Deloitte, EY) to support testing validation activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and control enhancement initiatives.
• Undertake additional assignments and special projects as required, including investigations, and related activities.

Education and Experience:
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA are preferred
• 7+ years of total experience with 4 to 5 years of relevant experience within internal controls, internal audit, external audit, risk management, or compliance.
• Strong understanding of ICFR and SOX methodologies
• Good knowledge of finance processes
• Clear, proficient, and confident written and verbal communication skills
• Good levels of proactivity & drive, analytical thinking, strong communications & engagement. Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Agile outlook to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities

Knowledge and Skills Required
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Power BI / data analytics tools for control insights and reporting
• Familiarity with SNOW IRM or audit/workpaper tools
• Exposure to process automation tools / digital audit techniques
• Agile approach with willingness to using AI and automation in audit execution
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong collaborator management skills
• Ability to work independently, balance multiple tasks concurrently

Desirable
• Experience with power, Oil and gas industry, big4 or GBS/ SSC experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company! We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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

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 not available for remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Influencing, Internal Auditing, Managing change, Managing volatility, Negotiating, Organizational Knowledge, Organizational Savvy, Regional perspective, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management

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.