Record to Report Analyst

Req ID:465513 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

NETWORK & LINKS:

INTERNAL

• Other teams within GFC
• R&B team
• Project controllers
• Finance controllers
• Country finance leadership team

EXTERNAL

• Banks

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To execute responsibilities related to Record to Report process for high complexity countries assigned to the role

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer journal entry process and templates
• Perform mass upload
• Perform Manual posting
• Reverse accruals
• Administer process and templates for fixed asset requests
• Perform asset accounting
• Book lease journals
• Prepare, publish and monitor month end closing calendar
• Perform period closing tasks
• Prepare period cost accruals, amortization and reclasses
• Prepare bank reconciliation statement
• Prepare asset subledger to general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare other BS Reconciliations
• Prepare FI-CO Reconciliation
• Perform open item clearing in balance sheet ledgers
• Perform internal control checks
• Publish SLA compliance
• Publish process KPIs
• Perform reviews with units
• Prepare hard close and year end audit schedules
• Publish reporting packs
• Adhere to set Standard Operating Procedures in the execution of activities
• Adhere to set internal controls in the execution of activities
• Drive Root Cause Analysis on all critical issues / errors reported, track and the closure of corrective and preventive actions
• Track changes to the processes and ensure SOPs are kept updated
• Train new entrants to the process
• Actively contribute in development, integration and transfer of the processes and teams from the different Regions to GFC
• Actively contribute in standardization of the Record To Report processes in the country/countries
• Ensure the delivery of reliable and timely information to the units
• Build and maintain healthy rapport and trust with all up-stream and down-stream stake-holders to the process in the countries
• Actively contribute towards strategic initiatives and special projects when assigned or required

Qualifications & Skills:

EDUCATION

Graduate or Post-Graduate in Accounting / Finance

Language: English (mandatory)

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Fluency in communication in English, both written and verbal
• Team playing skills
• Ability to adhere to set guidelines
• Ability to challenge status quo

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE 

Mandatory

• Good understanding of accounting
• Working level skills in ERP

AIR VALUES (Agile, Inclusive & Responsible) BEHAVIOUR:

• Capacity to continuously adapt to a changing environment by showing a pro-active and positive approach
• Actively listen to people, encouraging feedback and sharing experiences
• Make things simple
• Focus on our goals and prioritize our actions
• Be curious and have an appetite for learning
• Work as a team and avoid silos
• Ask questions instead of making assumptions
• Show respect for others’ individuality and cultural identity
• Keep our commitments towards internal and external stakeholders (employees, customers, passengers, society)
• Comply with our code of ethics and support the use of the Alstom Alert Procedure
• Learn from your mistakes and implement corrective actions

EXPERIENCE / SKILL SET

8-11 years of experience in accounting of which 4 years in R2R

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