Indirect Tax Risk Assurance & Control Manager

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Tax Group

Job Description:

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

Indirect Tax Risk Assurance&Control Manager

In this role You will:

• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of second-line assurance activities under the ITCF framework

• Define testing scope and approach, review evidence, assess control effectiveness, and contribute to assurance reporting and partner feedback.

• Respond to developments in bp businesses or the external control environment by recommending updates to the policy and/or the underlying process documents.

• Find opportunities for simplification and digital enablement across control assurance activities

• Provide data-driven insights to support the Quarterly performance review.

• Support the delivery of the Annual ITCF risk assessment process

• Offer control advisory support to partners, helping interpret control requirements and promote ownership of indirect tax risk management.

• Oversee the quality and integrity of ITCF control data, coordinating updates in the online reporting tool to maintain accuracy, validation, and alignment with business changes

• Lead communications and training on control expectations, testing outcomes, and remediations to partners within bp and beyond.

• Manage the TRAC team

What You will need to be successful:

• Educated at degree level, preferably with a relevant accounting or tax qualification

• Minimum 8–12 years’ experience in audit, internal controls or risk management.

• Fluency in English

• Proven track record in leading assurance programs and control testing activities.

• Ability to translate control concepts into practical guidance for junior staff and non-control partners.

• Strong understanding of indirect taxes, their risks and impact on business operations

• Good understanding of finance and accounting processes, with exposure to SAP or similar systems.

• Digital mindset with a focus on simplification and continuous improvement.

• Experience managing teams and delivering through others, with strong coaching and leadership skills.

• Experience in working with third party service providers for the delivery of professional services.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior partners – both internal to bp and beyond - and promote control ownership.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a pro-active approach to problem-solving.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.

• Experience operating in high-pressure environments, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

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

• Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement

• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options

• 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:

acquisitions and disposals activity, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Creativity and Innovation, Data Management, Digital Fluency, Direct and indirect tax compliance and accounting, Economic modelling, Financial Reporting, Influencing tax law and policy, Interpreting and applying tax law, Management of change, Managing tax dispute resolution and controversies, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Tax advice for mergers, Tax advisory, Tax compliance process management, Tax reporting and control, Transfer Pricing

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.