Internal Controls Analyst

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

As a leading global energy company, we provide heat, light and mobility to customers worldwide. Across the bp landscape, we’re home to a range of brands across many areas of our industry.  We’re investing in today’s energy system and helping build out tomorrow’s. So while we’re still in oil and gas, over the next decade we’ll become a different kind of energy company. We’re decarbonizing and diversifying our business, fundamentally transforming what we do so we can reach net zero by 2050 or sooner. We also have a strong mission to help the whole world reach net zero too – working across our industry to improve people’s lives.

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 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 FBT Malaysia. 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. 

Job Purpose

As part of the internal controls team, this role will support various initiatives to improve the effectiveness of financial controls, risk management and fraud policies, providing assurance and undertaking a range of control and compliance activities, and working with team members to drive awareness of internal control requirements. The role applies technical expertise and professional judgement to support bp’s Internal Control framework, strengthen the control environment, and provide assurance to management through high‑quality execution and insight.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the management and development of process, procedures and related control documentation to ensure Controls are implemented and evolve with changes in the business environment

• Support the Event Reporting process (issues) and address specific control issues and subsequent improvements, in response to issues in relation to supported businesses

• Provide process control monitoring, support and guidance

• Coordinate with Internal & External audits affecting supported businesses (e.g. walkthroughs, follow-up questions). Review implementation of audit actions

• Manage the monitoring of End User Computing controls

• Perform control assessments and analysis as determined by the business, and support other control activities for relevant business service lines as needed

• Coordinate and support fraud monitoring reviews

• Drive internal control ideas beyond supported business, help implement effective and efficient ways of working (best practices) to improve standardisation across internal control operations. Leverage Group and External Audit findings to identify opportunities to improve

• Support projects involving various aspects of controls, ensuring there is clear governance and communication between all parties

Experience & Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.

• Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is an advantage

• Minimum of 4 - 5 years of experience in finance, general and/or financial accounting with relevant internal controls experience.

• Strong hands‑on experience with ICFR / SOX or equivalent internal control frameworks.

Skills & Capabilities

• Good knowledge of internal controls, audit methodologies, and compliance requirements

• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret issues, assess risk impact, and recommend solutions

• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders and provide constructive challenge

• High level of personal ownership, independence, and accountability for outcomes

• Strong prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a complex environment

• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and M365 Copilot, AI tools

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you!

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued

• Possibility to join our social communities and networks

• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path

• Life and health insurance, medical care package

• And many other benefits.

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

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

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, Data Analysis, Digital Automation, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Internal control and compliance, Risk 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.