Global Accounting Controls Specialist

Job Summary

This position assists with the delivery of the Global Accounting Centers (GACs) controls and compliance objectives, including supporting self-assessments, and communicating regarding accounting policies and compliance. This role works directly with their supervisor to maintain a strong control environment across the GACs. The incumbent may deal with confidential material on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Completes self-assessment testing and documentation of account reconciliations, both SOX and non-SOX, in the Global Accounting Centers (GAC) timely
• Conducts Business Process Reviews (BPR) and documentation of GAC financial processes
• Completes account reconciliation testing on behalf of Corporate Internal Audit
• Review of Service Level Agreement (SLA) metrics
• Works with support personnel within/outside of the GAC to complete audit requirements
• Tracks Corrective Action Plan (CAP) responses to ensure implementation for all testing, including self-assessment testing conducted by the group
• Supports other audits (internal, external, etc.) as necessary
• Tracks monthly reporting results to management
• Participates in weekly team meeting reviews
• Performs other special projects as necessary
• Assists with variance analysis
• Communicates with management team

Preferences

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP)
• Possesses strong communication (oral and written) skills
• Utilizes strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment
• Interprets ambiguous and complex information, understanding relationships and constructing relevant analysis for diagnostics and implementation
• Demonstrates business acumen and ability to work effectively across teams and levels
• Seeks out diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation
• Captures/documents specific and accurate information; learns subjects thoroughly and in detail; completes work with thoroughness and attention to detail; supplies details when requested and maintains organized files
• Displays ability to generate simple reports using basic functions in software; identifies information required to complete reports and identifies existing reports generated by others
• Develops relationship-building and influencing skills to foster effective working relationships across corporate functions, business units, and senior leadership
• Bachelor’s Degree (or internationally comparable degree) in Finance or Accounting
• Master’s Degree (or internationally comparable degree) in Finance or Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Finance and Accounting experience, including audit and reporting