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Associate Financial Analyst - Accounts Receivable
Pearson
Belfast, , Ireland
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Description
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.
Summary of role:
• The Reporting & Reconciliations Analyst will work closely with the BPO and UK team
• Responsible for assisting in managing the delinquent account relationships
• Responsible for the AR reporting and reconciliation of existing reports to validate data
• Performance of activity to the highest standards
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Main activities/responsibilities:
• Monthly Key Performance Indicators
• Monthly Bad Debt Provision
• Monthly Sarbanes Oxley reports - review and submission (Unallocated Cash, Credit Limit & Payment Terms Changes, Invoicing recs, refunds)
• Chasing of pre-legal accounts and arranging payment plans
• Disputes analysis (reason of dispute and department dispute is with).
• Daily Sales Outstanding reports
• Unallocated cash Reports
• Accounts on stop Analysis
• Top 10 delinquent accounts per Pearson entity
• Headroom Report
• Ageing Report
• Monthly Export Trade Report (Middle East Africa & Caribbean)
Technical activities/responsibilities:
• Accounts Receivable
• Prepare reporting on accounts receivable
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis / production of reports as requested to support accurate reporting and support business decisions.
• Significant interaction with business units, enabling functions, and auditors
• Ensure that corporate policies and procedures are consistently applied
Qualifications and experience required:
• Graduate with relevant degree (Finance, Accounting, Business) and between 0-2 years of experience in relevant financial environment. Ability to develop skills in the following areas. Prior knowledge or experience an advantage:
• Strong reporting and analytical skills
• Ability to draft reports for senior leaders
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Expected results:
• Strong working relationships with the UK / BPO finance teams & the sales teams.
• Delivery of all work to agreed Service Level Agreements
• Process improvement over time including simplification and standardization
Required skills:
• Demonstrated aptitude to develop the following skills. Prior knowledge or experience an advantage.
The Business of Pearson:
• Commercially aware
• Digitally focused
• Driven by consumer and learner requirements
• Working in One Pearson:
• Organizationally agile
• Influences without authority
• Prioritizes and makes effective decisions
• Builds relationships
Efficacy:
• Outcomes oriented
• Continuously improves
• Evidence informed
• Functional Capabilities:
• Financial reporting
• Business translation
• Data analysis
• Technology: *Pearson-specific
• Oracle: Business Suite R12, OBIEE/database reporting
• Excel (Advanced)