Senior Analyst

This role will help ensure Cash equivalent and Marketable securities balances were reported correctly in FN and 10K/10Q filing there on. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of accounting, a good understanding of investment portfolios, and hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience to support Ford’s reporting and accounting activities.
Responsibilities
Support quarterly and annual FN preparation of Auto Marketable securities in line with corporate reporting timelines.
Prepare and report Cash equivalent and Marketable securities schedules as per the format recommended for 10K/10Q filing.
Perform month end balance checks and perform adjustment entries wherever applicable.
Work closely with trading team, treasury operations and state street contacts (external parties) in case of any discrepancies in the numbers reported.
Manage general ledger activities, including journals, reconciliations, and month-end/quarter-end close tasks.
Use SAP S/4HANA, Group reporting to download reports for all Auto BUs together and work on the fluctuation explanation QoQ and YoY.
Handle internal and external audits for any queries related to Marketable securities schedules and reports.
Support process design, testing, automation, and system improvements in S/4HANA.
Ensure compliance with SOX, Ford accounting policies, and reporting requirements.
Prepare and present variance analysis, and management reporting packs.
Coordinate with External Reporting, Tax, Treasury, and Internal Audit on reporting matters.
Support accounting research and documentation for new transactions or organizational changes.
Identify opportunities to improve and standardize consolidation and reporting processes.
Professional accounting qualification required, such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting.
Experience in investment accounting and cash accounting is an added advantage.
Hands-on experience with management reporting, foot note preparation and variance explanation.
Strong knowledge of general accounting, month-end close, reconciliations
Practical SAP S/4HANA experience, including Group Reporting, General Ledger, and financial reporting.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills with ability to meet deadlines.
Good communication skills and ability to work independently with finance teams and senior management (Controller and CFO).
Experience with internal controls and SOX compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with financial reporting tools such as SAP Group Reporting or Hyperion.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx.

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