FINANCE- Financial Analyst
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Job Location:
Mexico City - Mexico
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
If you have strong verbal - writing - reading proficiency in English this is your oportunity to grow and develop in an international company.
Location: Mexico City - Polanco
Responsibilities
1. Perform transactional processes accurately and timely within the particular SBS team into which the incumbent is assigned (Fixed Assets General accounting and Account reconciliations etc.
- Review activity in construction in process accounts
- Capitalize fixed asset items according to company policy
- Setup intangible assets in the Fixed Assets module to facilitate amortization
- Prepare standard recurring journal entries
- Prepare bank and account reconciliations ensuring that these are timely and accurate upload into OneStream
- Monitor all outstanding items on a daily basis.
- Sending out letters contacting various sources to resolve any outstanding issues.
- Thoroughly document any actions taken regarding missing deposits missing checks under / over deposits debit and credit memos etc.
- Create journal vouchers in a timely manner for resolved items for all bank reconciliations.
- Handle phone calls questions and correspondences with store managers banks and division management.
- Answer basic day-to-day questions from Analysts and Jr. Analysts about the tasks above
- Help teach these tasks to new members of the team
- Research more complex issues related to the tasks above
2. Month End Close.
- Provide support for month end close - working to a 2-day close and providing support to the GL Accountants and Finance Managers.
- Liaising with key personnel to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the month end close.
3. Perform financial analysis within the particular SBS team into which the incumbent is assigned.
- Research transactions stuck within various balance sheet clearing accounts including intercompany accounts and work to resolve
- Bring policy exceptions encountered to the attention of management
- Research and answer inquiries from external parties (e.g. vendor/supplier inquiring about the timing of payments)
- Assist internal parties as required (e.g. gather support required by internal auditors)
- Prepare various reports as assigned.
4. Pursue process improvement through involvement with projects.
- Participate in transactional lean training and continue to use and refine those skills
- Personally suggest and perform small scale process improvement projects
- Assist with and/or lead larger scale process improvement projects as assigned
5. Perform other tasks as assigned.
- Pitch in to help with short term special projects and requests
- Help coordinate the team to accomplish short term special projects and requests
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned
6. Pursue an attitude of customer service to help maintain positive working relationships with local operating divisions.
- Reply to all inquiries in a pleasant and courteous manner
- Serve as initial point of escalation for issues related to both internal and external customers
- Assist in coaching Analysts and Jr. Analysts in customer service techniques
- Assist management with resolving regional center customer service issues
Qualifications
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience
Preferred:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- 2 years of experience in relevant finance activities such as: Fixed Assets General Accounting and Accounts Reconciliations.
- Must have a good understanding of accounting principles.
- Very good experience with Microsoft Office
- Very good knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle R12 / Cloud SAP etc.)
Preferred:
- 4-6 years of experience in relevant finance activities such as: Fixed Assets General Accounting and Accounts Reconciliations.
- Advanced English (Must be able to Speak Write and Read)
Preferred:
- Knowledge of S-W systems OneStream Oracle Oracle Cloud OnBase Access etc.
- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices.
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- Aptitude with various financial software
- Excellent communications skills
- Excellent analytical skills
Preferred:
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Leadership skills
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Microsoft Access
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
About Company
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purp ... View more
