French Financial Analyst

Job Description

French Financial Analyst – Cork

Our client is a Global Business Solutions (GBS) Center at Cork providing financial shared services such as Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, General Accounting and Global Travel and Meeting services.        

Purpose:

At our clients, the people are the heartbeat of the operation therefore finding the right cultural fit is a key fundamental of our recruitment process. We take great pride in the development of our talent and invest into our employee’s career path within the organisation.

As a successful incumbent you will be responsible for monitoring and reviewing iNext Operations across EMEA on a daily basis. This would require adhering to company policies & procedures and operational & business controls, while working closely to support our European affiliate colleagues. iNext activity includes, but is not limited to, responding to all Tier 1 queries from customers, Post Pay Audit analysis and reporting, preparation and action of monthly iNext metrics, Credit Card Administration and Operational Support, performing monthly operational controls checks, raising of technical issues as well as adhoc iNext project work. This role would also entail professional interaction with several business partners, therefore the ability to build strong working relationships is vital. The successful candidate would be part of a dynamic team with a very high emphasis on compliance, problem solving, process improvements and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure Compliance to our Sox and Business Control environment
• Monitor and Review iNext Operations across EMEA on a daily basis
• Develop an expert level of technical and business knowledge of Concur system
• Respond to and address all Tier 1 iNext queries from customers
• Post Pay Audit analysis and reporting
• Credit Card Administration
• Review and update process flows and SOPs as required
• In depth knowledge of financial policies and procedures
• Prepare & action monthly iNext metrics
• Liaise with affiliates re local travel policies and receipt retention
• Initiate and deliver on proposals to management for process improvement solutions
• Raise technical issues to appropriate IT teams and monitor same.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Accounting/ Finance Degree
• Part qualified or Qualified CPA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent
• Native language capabilities in French is essential
• Strong finance experience in audit focus
• Strong experience in 3rd party relationship building & monitoring
• Strong working knowledge of a Sox environment and related controls
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent relationship skills as will deal with various levels of personnel in our clients Financial organization,Affiliate organization, third party service providers, and external auditors
• Knowledgeable of SAP detailed transactions as required for job

Ref: 1358