Job Description
Technical Accounting: 25%
- Point of contact for Technical Accounting questions, interpretations, training and in certain special cases involved in standard setting.
- Reviews and files Accounting Position Papers and Accounting Memos
- Researches accounting implications related to complex business scenarios and provides viable and compliant solutions to the stakeholders.
- In coordination with FRA leads, work with the Global Technical Accounting and provide regular updates and trainings to upskill FRA associates.
Risk Reviews: 50%
- Develop a risk-based methodology to identify top accounting and financial risks and to conduct a detailed and targeted review of items of interest, in a consistent manner.
- Develop a calendar of reviews planned for each year and comply with the plan by completing the review in a timely and consistent manner.
- Conduct a review of revenue recognition practices of at least 3 markets in a quarter. Conclude the review with a detailed report of the business practices, revenue recognition criteria, gaps identified and remediation plan.
- Using analytical approach, identify the risks at a balance sheet line item level and conduct a detailed data-driven review to assess compliance with accounting policy
- Select one financial statement area each quarter and conduct a deep dive assessment of the business practices, compliance with accounting policy, documentation quality, gaps noted with recommendations for improvement.
- Present the assessment to the Region teams and recommend changes as needed
- Provide recommendations and implement global best practices by working with Global teams.
Control Framework and Reporting (25%):
- Collaborate with Global Financial Assurance to review compliance with global internal risk and control framework.
- Monitor the quality of document support as well as the level of knowledge and skills of control owners. Provide training or supplemental guidance as required.
- Quarterly Reporting:
- An executive presentation to a leadership team including Chief Accounting Officer, Global Head of Technical Accounting, Global Process Owner – R2R and Consolidations and Reporting. Topics include Outcomes of Revenue Recognition Review, Deep Dive reviews and Risk Assessment.
- A risk assessment discussion with Global Audit Directors and Global Financial Assurance Teams
- A presentation of themes and observations to all Controllers
- Monthly Reporting:
- Readout of completed Revenue Recognition and Deep Dive Reviews to FRA Head
- Status Update on the annual plan
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