Senior Analyst – Expense Accounting

About the role

Responsibilities

The expense accountant will be responsible for providing accounting services including continuous improvement of processes and internal controls as well as contributing to the overall vision for Company’s shared services evolution.

• Supporting the Accounting Leader, Expense in the establishment of the expense accounting team in the India Shared Service Center including implementation of standard business processes and governance for identified processes in-scope as documented in our finance blueprint.
• Deliver successful transition of expense accounting finance processes from the local finance teams in the United States and Ireland (and other locations as required) to the India Shared Service Center.
• Ensure performance to targeted Global Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to align with delivery of desired service level to the business.
• Integrate expense accounting finance processes of new acquisitions into the India Shared Service Center.
• Work closely with teams across the shared services organization and in the business lines to identify and implement opportunities for efficiencies (including the ERP IT team).

Behavioral Characteristics:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with cross-functional management (operations, sales, etc.) and finance management.
• Ability to build a positive rapport with personnel throughout the global organization.
• High sense of urgency and ability to identify creative solutions to advanced, time sensitive problems by balancing achievement of process objectives with practical considerations.
• Strong customer service focus, with a drive to ensure that we exceed the expectations of our customers.
• Ability to establish & implement processes and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to pursue best practices in back-office operations, commitment to delivering quality results and overcoming obstacles and challenges in a time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple responsibilities while remaining calm and effective under pressure.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and maintain poise under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with a CPA or Chartered Accountant certification or other similar qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of experience in global shared service center environment.
• Knowledge of financial systems skills and reporting tools (experience with PeopleSoft a plus).

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.