Finance Operations Specialist General Accounting - Cash & Bank Americas

Finance Operations Specialist In Gfs General Accounting Cash & Bank

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

As a Finance Operations Specialist in GFS General Accounting Cash & Bank, you will be able to build your accounting profession as you support the daily operations of the process and apply your accounting knowledge in practice constantly. At the same time this role offers many development opportunities on other skills and competencies that will help you shape your future career path.

Key responsibilities include:

• Execute general accounting tasks for monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, including tasks such as the preparation and posting of General Bad Debt, SOX compliance controls, and daily exchange rate updates.
• Reconcile and review accounts and reports, including performing Bank Reconciliations and Ownership of accounts; to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support cross-functional teams during SOX audits, tax audits, and external/internal audit reviews, as required.
• Actively participate in and support various projects aimed at continuous improvements, process standardization, system migrations, or system testing in collaboration with Developers.
• Maintain adherence to service level standards while contributing to a culture of excellence in service delivery.
• Provide regular updates to the manager regarding the status of both incoming and outgoing accounts for monthly reporting.
• Lead and support regional initiatives, working effectively with teams across various regions.
• Address and resolve escalations on accounting issues across any company code promptly and effectively.
• Work independently with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvements.

Skills and competencies required include:

• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills
• Additional language competency would be an added advantage
• Knowledge in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and SAP system knowledge preferred
• Aptitude for repetitive transactional system tasks and ability to work in a dynamic / virtual environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team in a multi-cultural environment
• Self-motivated and able to work under time pressure with accuracy and commitment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Education/work experience:

• Student of Accounting or Business
• Experience in a financial field would be an advantage

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• Development: We believe every employee is a talent and we want to reach your full potential.
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• Balance and Rewards: SAP empowers you to have a work/life balance that enables you to perform at your best.
• Innovation: We anticipate and explore emerging technology trends and value your creativity. Be part of System Innovations & Testing's in order to make our products better for our customers.
• Sustainability and CSR: Our vision is to help the world run better and improve people's lives

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