Accounting Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end Intercompany (IC) cycle management, including invoice processing to disbursement and month-end close process of accruals & reconciliations.
• Identify non-standard processes and drive standardization by partnering with the Transformation & Operations team.
• Act as an effective team player to manage IC data analytics across the global IC process.
• Manage data insights for IC practices, reporting, and drive a one-standard approach.
• Partner to enable transformation opportunities through data analysis.
• Build a one-stop shop for IC data warehouse and reporting functionality on a global scale.
• Enable visibility of non-compliances to enhance compliance and support decision-making.
• Review and refine key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Measure performance using reports against defined metrics and drive decisions and results.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and contribute to process re-engineering and automation initiatives.
• Work closely with key stakeholders, including Controllership and Operations teams.
• Reduce exceptions through root cause analysis and partner in implementing solutions.

Competencies:

• Education and Certifications:

• MBA in Finance and Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting.

• Required Experiences:

• 7+ years of overall finance experience.
• Must have worked in the finance domain for at least 7+ years.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in accounting.

• Critical Knowledge and Skills:

• Hands-on experience with SAP GL, AR & AP, and data analytics tools.
• Preferable work experience with consolidation platforms such as Hyperion Reporting systems.
• Strong knowledge of Intercompany billing concepts, processes, and best practices.
• Good understanding of US GAAP and/or other GAAPs.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Record-to-Report (R2R) concepts, processes, best practices, value addition initiatives, and banking domain expertise.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Preferable:

• Exposure to full close processes for a multinational group.
• Proactive, with the ability to use own initiative and partner in creating innovative solutions.
• Audit experience is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Flexibility to work shifts and exposure to global customers.

Behaviors/Attributes (Honeywell or COO Mindset):

• Be a Zealot for Growth
• Be Courageous
• Think Big Then Make It Happen