Arc Analyst

Role Particulars: Role Title: GA, Analyst Job Level: Reports to: Sr. Analyst 2. Purpose of role: The General Accounting GA Analyst is responsible to resolve issues as and when vital, delivering finance group reporting services to the entities assigned, support PEC functionality and activities and support the delivery of timely and accurate group, statutory accounts and tax analyses while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for exceptional customer service, operational excellence and compliance. Being responsible for the resolution of reconciliations, BSA, regulatory reporting and plan related queries and actions, external audit support and work closely with the embedded finance team in the entities to which they are assigned. 3. Key Results / Accountabilities Coordinate the prompt and accurate recording of financial transactions (e.g. ledger entries, journal postings, plan and cost related postings etc.) in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures. Support the delivery of timely and accurate statutory accounts and tax analyses through liaison with the Statutory Tax teams and external auditors if required. Support external audit requests and queries Review reports generated by the ARC Account Executives to validate data and provide constructive input while ensuring submission in a timely manner if vital. Resolve or further raise any complex issues faced. Support preparation of documents and adjustments for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close. Support partners in having understanding of the general ledger and group reporting pertaining to the respective parties. Liaise 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 necessary. May carry out supervisory responsibilities such as planning, assigning and directing work, and providing 2 4. Key Challenges (in relation to section 5 above) Issues and queries are at times complex and multi-faceted to resolve requiring strong analytical and problem-solving ability Ability to influence groups that may have differing priorities. Tailor communication style to suit the audience Develop a good understanding of the partner organization as well as the business in order to be able to deliver high quality service. Liaising with customers and colleagues in different geographical locations, time zones and potentially in different languages using different systems requiring rigorous coordination between teams. Quick to react and adapt to constantly circumstances, changing reporting requirements for highly fluid businesses. High level of familiarity with the end-to-end financial accounting process for the supported entities 5. 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 positions primary interfaces are: o Internal FBT teams FBT business partners o External Auditors 6. Qualification & Experience and Competencies Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA) preferable but not mandatory. Minimum of 4/5 years of experience in general and/or financial accounting. Required Criteria • English language competency. Preferred Criteria Shared service centre experience. JDE/SAP system experience. Open to work in all time zones. Open to working on weekends, if requisite by business 3 Leadership Competencies Value Expertise Develop and command respect for professional excellence: Respected for possessing and being able to pragmatically apply an appropriately high level of technical, functional or operational expertise, and proactive in developing the expertise of themselves and others. Energise People Foster effective teamwork and collaboration: Facilitates effective teamwork and builds collaborative relationships internally and externally. Act Decisively Set clear direction, priorities and boundaries: Moves themselves and others to effective action through clear business objectives and a good understanding of the context and strategic direction of the business. Deliver Results Manage risk and drive safe, reliable and efficient operations: Proactively manages risks and insists on sustained operational excellence. Mindsets Own your success • Responsible for delivering innovative business outcomes • Seeks opportunities to improve and digitize process delivery • Adheres to safe and ethical work practices Think big • Actively builds own knowledge, capabilities and skills for the future • Values teamwork and collaborates to achieve results Be curious • Willing to suggest new ways of working, processes and technologies • Ensures the delivery and improvement of digital solutions to benefit customers Effortless customer experience • Understands customer needs and delivers digital seamless self-service customer experiences • Fosters cross-functional collaboration in support of One Finance Digital first • Applies creative digital solutions to solve problems