ARC Analyst

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Purpose

of role

The ARC Analyst is responsible n resolving complex issues when required delivering finance group reporting services to the entities assigned, and support the delivery of timely and accurate group results and performance results while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for outstanding customer service, operational excellence and compliance

Key Results / Accountabilities

Support significantly larger and/or more sophisticated entities and has a good understanding of the nature of the business and the economic environment in order to implement activities optimallyDemonstrate strong analytical abilities in evaluating P&L and Balance Sheet components. Exhibit a keen understanding of financial controls and take control of financial responsibilities.Coordinate the prompt and accurate recording of financial transactions (e.g., ledger entries, journal postings, fixed asset postings etc.) in line with relevant requirements, policies and proceduresPerform Balance Sheet Account ReconciliationSupervise open and overdue items and communicate and follow-up accordingly with the appropriate staffValidate data and provide constructive input while ensuring submission in a timely manner if requiredResolve or further escalate any complex issues facedSupport preparation of documents and adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end closeDevelop a good understanding of the general ledger and group reporting pertaining to the respective partiesLiaise with other FBT internal teams to ensure that the data being entered into the ledger is accurate.Liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externally as and when required

Key Challenges

Ensuring business knowledge is current given the fast paced moving environment to ensure P&L and Balance Sheet assurance work is reflective of the business changes.High level of familiarity with the various systems used for the different functions (e.g. general accounting, reporting, direct tax, etc.) in order to maintain and reconcile the accounts receivable system to ensure it balances correctly.Collaborating closely with customers and colleagues in different geographical locations, time zones and potentially in different languages using different systems requiring rigorous coordination between teams.Building strong inter team connections to ensure the Business and FBT hubs and FBT connected city partners are well connected to support Balance Sheet and P&L activitiesContinuous improvement is required specifically surrounding, DTPs, the tools we use and the excel reports we produce to ensure efficiencies are created

Any Other Relevant Information (Particular reference to planning (nature and impact), scope of impact (Team, BU, Segment, BP globally etc)

This covers Key Decisions and to what extent? Types of relationship internally and externally that the person required maintaining contact with.
This position’s primary interfaces are:InternalFBT teamsFBT business partnersExternalAuditors

Qualification & Experience And Competencies

Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Accounting.Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. MIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA).Minimum of 4 - 8 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting

Required Criteria

English language competency.

Preferred Criteria

Shared service centre experience.JDE/SAP system experience.Flexible for ANZ (morning) shift

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

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