The Senior AR Collections 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 in order 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 Accountabilities
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
Monitor and reconcile monthly, quarterly and yearly reports in charge of account reconcilation related queries
Monitor credit and/ or cash and banking fraud violations and inform / involve all relevant customers within their Delegation of Authority
Provide support to the whole AR / Collections /Cash and Banking or Treasury/ team to ensure delivery of the teams agreed targets
Deal with a wide variety of ad-hoc queries and monitoring of customersaccounts consistent with BPs 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 necessary
Maintaining the action to track 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 customers
Review the weekly and monthly bank reconciliation to ensure no unidentified deposit and keeping tracks and reconciles daily/monthly AR balance
Essential Education And Experience Bachelors Degree 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 (7-10+ years)
Shared service centre 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