Sr. Financial Analyst - Fairfield, United States - SGS

SGS Fairfield, United States

4 weeks ago

Description

Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for applying principles of accounting to perform general accounting duties. Works closely with the Business Controller for a particular SGS business and assists with the completion of timely and accurate monthly financial statements for the assigned business, including workpapers for assigned general ledger areas. Performs Fixed Assets Audits and ad hoc reporting. Complies with all the requirements and deadlines of Finance North America.

Assists Business Controller with month-end financial reporting and analysis, including generating and reconciling reports/schedules, researching general ledger transactions and initiating adjustment as needed.
Prepares fixed asset capitalization and asset maintenance reports; works with finance and operations teams to timely and properly capitalize assets when ready for use. Performs annual review of fixed assets and works with finance and operations teams to retire or write off assets no longer in use.
Supports internal departments by giving direction and providing accurate financial results.
Analyzes actual results against expected performance and communicates areas for improvement.
Assists Business Controller in the entire financial cycle, including budgeting/forecasting, internal and external audits, account analysis and reconciliations, inventory, and all other financial processes.
May train junior members of the team.
At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Required)
7+ years of experience, including experience with month/yearend close (Required)
2-3 years' experience with financial systems (Oracle Projects) (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Language Skills: English - Advanced level proficiency
French and/or Spanish
Mathematical Skills: Advanced level proficiency
Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level
Strong business acumen/business awareness with solid technical and analytical background
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational and inter-personal skills
Excellent professional written and verbal communication

skills

Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines
Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations to different levels of management
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment
Ability to consistently exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance

ADDITIONAL KSAS

MS Office Excel - Expert user level skills
MS Word and PowerPoint - Intermediate user proficiency
Experience with financial systems (Oracle Projects)

Additional Information

career at SGS enables you to collaborate in an open, friendly and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork, and flourish in an environment where people respect and help each other to grow and succeed. Expand and enrich your career through endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise and fulfill your potential.

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