Finance Operations Specialist in GFS General Accounting Cash & Bank

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Expectations and Tasks

As Finance Operations Specialist in GFS General Accounting Cash & Bank, you will be able to build your accounting profession as you support the daily operations of the process and apply your accounting knowledge in practice constantly. At the same time this role offers many development opportunities on other skills and competencies that will help you shape your future career path. 

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary and backup support role for 1 or more countries, mainly in the area of Cash & Bank Accounting for Americas region. You are taking care of the following tasks in particular:

• Execute general accounting tasks for monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, including tasks such as the preparation and posting of General Bad Debt, SOX compliance controls, and daily exchange rate updates.
• Reconcile and review accounts and reports, including performing Bank Reconciliations and Ownership of accounts; to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support cross-functional teams during SOX audits, tax audits, and external/internal audit reviews, as required.
• Actively participate in and support various projects aimed at continuous improvements, process standardization, system migrations, or system testing in collaboration with Developers.
• Maintain adherence to service level standards while contributing to a culture of excellence in service delivery.
• Provide regular updates to the manager regarding the status of both incoming and outgoing accounts for monthly reporting.
• Lead and support regional initiatives, working effectively with teams across various regions.
• Address and resolve escalations on accounting issues across any company code promptly and effectively.
• Work independently with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvements.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills
• Additional language competency would be an added advantage
• Knowledge in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and SAP system knowledge preferred
• Aptitude for repetitive transactional system tasks and ability to work in a dynamic / virtual environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team in a multi-cultural environment
• Self-motivated and able to work under time pressure with accuracy and commitment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Education / Work Experience

• Student of Accounting or Business
• Experience on a financial field would be an advantage

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 420011  | Work Area: Finance  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.