Senior Accounting Analyst

Job Description

The European Financial Accountant is responsible for consolidated reporting of Europe Segment results under US GAAP to FMCC. This position will report to the Manager, Financial Reporting. Candidate should hold or be studying for a professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or have appropriate experience. Good working knowledge of FCE s business and accounting function. Take a meticulous approach to their work with a high degree of attention to detail. Ability to work independently and accurately to tight deadlines. Evidence of demonstrating a high level of FORD leadership behaviors. Ability to work within a team environment and on own initiative. Adaptability in completing a diverse range of tasks. Strong analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organisation. PC literacy including a good knowledge of Excel. To understand what the fair treatment of customers means and to ensure this is consistently incorporated into the role as appropriate. Desirable: Familiar with US GAAP & IFRS. Preparation of consolidated accounts. PSGL and HFM system experience. Project management experience. Lead the monthly US GAAP close process Approve monthly US GAAP timetable and be responsible for all close related Review and approve HFM journals for US GAAP accounting Review monthly close from all locations to ensure compliance Coordinate final review of monthly financial data, liaising with Tax, EFA and other stake holders- approve & submit Europe segment data to US Prepare and submit post close entries when required Lead the Key data deck (KDD) review of the month end close with European Accounting Manager Lead the quarterly reporting schedules to support US GAAP 10Q/10K Produce Accounting Due Diligence pack and lead review meeting Review and submission of all non-receivable US returns such as A35 , Cash flow return etc. Presenting Europe s A35 to Senior Mgmt. during European CAR certification meeting Responsible for all non-receivable (excluding receivables & debt) quarterly variance analysis from all European markets Lead the discussion and review of the 10Q/K with senior management - present input to 10Q/K including reassurance of governance process Lead Credit Loss Reporting Perform monthly validation processes of our Credit Loss Reserving IT system (Currently OSX) including validating inputs and reasonability of outputs. (Reconciliation with receivables system, IFRS9/CECL comparisons, I2I comparisons, staging check, curve linking analysis, other validation to be determined) Support Global business with ad hoc requests gathering and organizing data from Credit Loss Reserving IT system (Currently OSX) identifying / investigating irregularities, audit support, or other analysis requiring contract level details. Lead delivery of annual FINREP templates to the Regulatory reporting team Lead all Financial Reporting Accounting tasks resulting from restructuring activities Provide consolidated variance analysis to corporate auditor Support SAP implementation for Financial Reporting including creating queries for Month end checklists, KDD deck and retrieves for all reports and submissions Lead quarterly review of the balance sheet and contribute to policy reviews Provide accounting advice and training to the European locations as and when necessary Ensure compliance with global policies, procedures and FMs Assist with the reviews and updates of all financial reporting desk procedures, FCE procedures, and policy statements