Job vacancy [Cost] Finance Analyst (Record-to-report)

The role will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely accounting within the R2R Tower. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions by reconciling various bank and customer accounts and identifying discrepancies and highlighting these to management.

Core responsibilities

• Perform accounting processes related to the accounting of revenue including collating data from multiple sources and consolidating into pre-existing excel models (Gross Wins, Loyalty, promotions and bonuses
• Perform calculations and comparisons against prior months to ensure integrity in outputs
• Recognise accounting entries in ERP to reflect model outputs of revenue recognition
• Post Accruals and prepayments and balance sheet accounts fully reconciled and ageing understood with action plans to deal with exceptions
• Post other journals as directed by Line manager or COE - Controlling team
• Drive a fast close / continuous close process in accounting for costs, working to drive continuous improvement in operational processes, particularly PO's to ensure "right first time" recording of transactions
• Work within agreed SLA's to deliver services in line with expectation.
• Ensure appropriate continuous professional development, keeping abreast of all internal, legislative, and industry best practice
• Ensure appropriate interpretation and implementation of required changes in a timely manner
• Support all internal and external audit activities through the provision of required documentation when necessary

The above accountabilities and responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties that are consistent with the level and grading of the role.

What we are looking for

• Secondary education qualifications or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a Shared Service Centre or Finance department
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data validation and record keeping.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and reconciliation tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet established reconciliation deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple reconciliation-related tasks concurrently.