Senior Finance Analyst

We are searching for a Financial Analyst, who will take care of global financial reporting and act as a Business Partner to business. This is a global finance position, that require a lot of flexibility in terms of processes. We would like to hire an experienced analyst with advanced excel skills and global exposure.

PURPOSE
Process transactions related to the accounting systems and controls. Provide cost center management with monthly cost
analysis. Assist in the preparation of cost center forecasts and budgets.

RESPONSIBILITIES
 Coordinate tasks related to the administration of the financial accounting system.
 Perform analysis of monthly expenses.
 Assist during meetings with cost center managers to discuss forecast and preliminary budgets. Highlight major concerns
relating to forecasts or budget to immediate supervisor to seek guidance on how to proceed.
 Maintain general ledger; prepare monthly journal entries for review by others and compile all source documentation
related to the financial reporting.
 Maintain detailed understanding of internal customer requirements and develop processes that will meet or exceed these
requirements.
 Be familiar with, and ensure compliance with, internal financial accounting procedures and policies.
 Ensure all financial and accounting records are thoroughly maintained and complete in preparation for independent
audits.
 Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Knowledge of General Ledger accounting.
 Knowledge of finance modules of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, PeopleSoft.
 Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Advanced Excel skills
 Technical accounting skills.
 Good analytical and numeracy skills.
 Ability to identify financial issues and execute mitigating actions.
 Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple work requirements to meet deadlines.
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
 Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in accounting; or equivalent combination of education, training and
experience.