- Escritório em Houston
Description
The Finance Analyst will support the Finance Controller in the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This role acts as a key coordination point between local business teams and the Shared Services Center, ensuring smooth month-end close execution, strong financial controls, and continuous improvement across finance processes. The position requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Job Description:
- Coordinate month-end close activities between local business teams and the SSC to ensure timely and accurate completion
- Monitor close timelines, proactively identifying risks, bottlenecks, and data gaps
- Collect, validate, and review month-end financial information, including journals, calculations, and supporting documentation
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (HR, Global Asset Management, Group Tax) to resolve queries and confirm adjustments or reallocations
- Track and resolve month-end issues through the SSC ticketing system, escalating complex items as needed
- Support the preparation, validation, and correction of monthly management reports and reporting packs
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, review open items, and coordinate resolution with the SSC
- Support core finance activities including fixed assets, lease accounting, payroll cost journals, overheads, accruals, and provisions
- Support statutory reporting, compliance submissions, and audit requests
- Maintain documentation of local finance requirements and coordination procedures
- Provide financial analysis support for special projects and ad hoc management requests
- Support local system requirements and coordinate system-related matters with the SSC
Requirements
- Qualified or working towards a professional accounting qualification.
- Experience in financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation, or a similar finance role.
- Strong understanding of IFRS and their application in financial reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills with experience using ERP systems or financial consolidation tools preferred.
- Project accounting experience is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering with shared services teams and external auditors.
- Exposure to consolidation processes, financial controls frameworks, and best practices is preferred.