Financial Analyst - Corporate Accounting

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader, serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our 130,000 employees create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat.  We are committed to helping our customers win and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders, through strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth platforms.
Your primary responsibility as Financial Analyst are all aspects of general accounting and being the key support role for the General Ledger and any sub-ledger/system functions.  This position involves analytical review of corporate department expenses, preparation of corporate financial statements and reconciliation of General Ledger accounts. 
GENERAL ACCOUNTING

• Support preparation, review and validation of corporate financial statement on a monthly basis and assist in the monthly, quarterly and yearly close.
• Oversee inter-company billing process, including responding to staff inquiries and working with divisional accounting staff to resolve intercompany imbalances.
• Support the monthly closing of the corporate ledgers, including preparation of monthly closing journal entries, importing of transactions from source systems, and posting of ledgers.
• Prepare and assist the general ledger account reconciliation preparation and review process.
• Prepare necessary reports and analyses to internal and external auditors during the financial audit.
• Communicate and interface with business personnel on accounting issues.

REPORTING & CONSOLIDATION

• Support and prepare variance analyses comparing actual results to budget / forecast.
• Support the development of management reports for local management

BUDGETING & FORECASTING

• Support the preparation, development and review of financial budgets and forecasts.
• Member of the Corporate budgeting team, which provides guidance to Corporate department managers and Cost Center Responsible during budgeting process and consolidates department budgets and consult in budget matters for corporate departments

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• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent education and experience.
• 1-3 years accounting experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting theory and its application in practice.
• Proven ability to prepare account analyses and reconcile accounts.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and customer focused approach.
• Fluency in English.
• Familiarity with problem solving and process improvement techniques.
• Ability to manage projects and see them through to implementation.
• Ability to work well independently and work well in a team setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Computer competency in the client-server environment using a wide range of application software.

Our belief is that great companies are powered by great people and led by inspired leaders; individuals who are authentic, who embrace new ideas, share a mutual respect for each other and do what’s right for their communities. Every day, we focus on our common goal of improving lives around the world. And we do this by working together and applying deep technical expertise to help our customers solve pressing challenges, with a collective passion to make an impact.
Imagine a career that perpetually stretches your capabilities. From managing many of the world’s most iconic buildings to making products that help save lives, the breadth of our opportunities empowers you to chart your own path. We will offer you an interesting and challenging position with great personal freedom and professional responsibility. 
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