About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented General Ledger & Consolidation Analyst to join our Finance Shared Service Center (SSC) team. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data from multiple entities and driving the group's consolidation process. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and will be instrumental in standardizing processes and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across the group.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Consolidation & Reporting:
Execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation process for a portfolio of business units and subsidiaries.
Perform intercompany reconciliations and elimination of all intercompany transactions and balances across various entities.
Analyze and review financial data submitted by local entities, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
Prepare consolidated financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement) and supporting schedules for management reporting.
Ensure all consolidation activities are compliant with [e.g., IFRS, GAAP] and corporate policies.
General Ledger Management & Standardization:
Collaborate with local finance teams to ensure the timely and accurate submission of month-end financial data.
Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries, escalating any issues to the team lead.
Participate in the month-end and year-end closing processes for entities supported by the SSC.
Promote and adhere to standardized GL procedures and controls to ensure consistency and efficiency across all entities.
Actively contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Record-to-Report (R2R) function.
Stakeholder Management & Support:
Serve as a key point of contact for financial stakeholders in the business units, addressing GL and consolidation-related queries.
Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and explanations for audit requests.
Assist in training and supporting junior team members on consolidation processes and GL best practices.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in a General Ledger, consolidation, or financial accounting role, preferably within a Shared Service Center or a multinational corporation.
Proven experience with financial consolidation software [e.g., Hyperion, SAP BPC, Oracle EPM].
Strong understanding of financial reporting and consolidation principles [e.g., IFRS, GAAP].
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and experience with a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
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