Finance Systems Analyst

1. SAP Data & Other Data Sources

• Map source data across GL sub-ledger and related structures
• Identify authoritative source per JV type (SAP tables SnowFlake BI extracts files emails etc.)
• Resolve data lineage gaps across all flows

2. Accounting Process Knowledge

• Full JV portfolio: Accruals FX Allocations Payroll Tax Clearing & more
• Align outputs to local GAAP / statutory requirements across all 4 regions
• Partner across GA Close Treasury Indirect Tax and Stat & Tax workstreams

3. Process Documentation & Controls

• Decompose 9000 manual JV workflows across Phases 1 5
• Document as-is gaps; design to-be with dual checkpoints & tolerances
• Prioritize by complexity tier: Simple / Medium / Complex

4. Functional Specs & Pseudocode

• Write developer-ready specs: inputs formulas GL derivation allocation rules
• Document conditional logic for each transformation
• Maintain a living transformation catalog by use case & data source

5. Testing Validation & Go-Live

• Design unit integration & parallel-run test plans per automated JV
• Reconcile automated vs. historical manual output; resolve variances
• Lead UAT with functional teams; sign off on production cutover
• Provide hypercare support through first post-live close cycles

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 10 years in Finance / Accounting with hands-on SAP FI experience (FB-series G/L master document types)
• Deep R2R close knowledge - accruals IC eliminations allocations and reconciliations
• Proven ability to write functional specs & pseudocode that developers can implement directly
• Proficiency in SAP reporting and BI / reporting tools
• Structured documentation skills: process narratives RACI flowcharts control frameworks
• Multi-regional accounting awareness: EMEIA statutory APAC indirect tax AMR accruals

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Finance Transformation / ERP automation experience (SAP FI BlackLine Workday Finance Close & Consolidation)
• CPA CA or equivalent accounting qualification
• Basic SQL or Python for data extraction and validation