Purpose:

The Finance Systems Accountant successfully implements projects, provides systems support and drives & develops enhancements and process improvements for the Regional Office and Countries in the Asia Pacific region, and is the first point of contact for local and regional finance system users by troubleshooting complex system issues to ensure operating needs of the business are met.

Responsibilities:

Maintain, Configure, implement, and customize financial systems and manage integrations with various upstream and downstream applications. Design, document, test, and drive Finance related configuration, reporting and business process changes with a focus on achieving positive business outcomes. Using BI tools, SQL, VBA, and macros provide support for data requests/analysis and system enhancements, working with end users to define requirements, communicate to technology and other teams as needed to ensure the success of the requests/enhancements. Perform daily, monthly, and ad-hoc tasks/projects to ensure the integrity of the company’s financial data needed to generate required reporting. Evaluate and test Finance & related Front-end system releases on a regular cadence. Support projects across the Finance organization locally & regionally that drive reporting and productivity. Participate & contribute to project working groups and stakeholder requirements gathering sessions to identify & deliver solutions. Act as the first point of contact for complex system issues and inquiries. Perform required testing or analysis of systems and data files to ensure data quality and enhancements were as expected. Develop User documentation and deliver training on application features and functionality, customized to the audience. Support the advancement of automation tools and process improvements. Degree in Finance, Business, or other related discipline. 6-8 years or experience in Financial services and/or Insurance industry. Strong knowledge of Finance and Accounting principles and concepts. In-depth knowledge and continual application of financial system concepts and processes. Attention to detail in data, systems, and process analysis with a strong knowledge of SQL, MS Access & Excel (VBA programming and Macro creation), BI Tools (Alteryx) and financial database work. Knowledge and/or certifications in the PeopleSoft/Oracle modules: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Billing systems would be desirable. Experience working as an individual and with project teams to understand end-user requirements for system changes or enhancement to processes. Experience with implementation of automation tools would be an asset. Strong time management and ability to prioritize work during demanding periods. Demonstrates initiative in solving functional and technical problems, working independently,  Detail-oriented and proven competency in analysis, process improvement and problem-solving. Willingness to understand, grasp and apply new concepts quickly, including impacts to systems and business processes. Strong planning skills with the ability to manage evolving and competing priorities. Self-starting with a focus on team interaction and companywide collaboration, as required.