Uk&i Revenue Recognition Team Lead - Heredia, Costa Rica - Experian

Experian

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Heredia, Costa Rica

hace 1 semana

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Andrea Rodríguez

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Company Description

Experian is a global leader in providing information, analytical and marketing services to organizations and consumers to help manage the risk and reward of commercial and financial decisions.
Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society.

At life's big moments - from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers - we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity.

We gather, analyze and process data in ways others can't.

We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime.

For more than 125 years, we've helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish - and we're not done.

Our 21,700 people in 30 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We're investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow.

Job Description:

Experian Global Finance Services (GFS) is currently going through an exciting time of transition, process improvement and automation to drive productivity and best practice finance.

Recently voted again as one of the Top 20 SSOs by SSON analytics, we are an organization committed to continuous improvement.

Experian Global Finance Services is the fastest growing area of the Experian finance team with c 50% of the Experian Finance roles within this organization.

Global Finance Services is based in 5 main locations:

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Sofia, Bulgaria; San Jose, Costa Rica; Santiago, Chile; Sao Carlos, Brazil with satellite offices in Nottingham, UK and Costa Mesa, US.

With the implementation of IFRS15, it has become necessary to focus on activities that require specific and expert knowledge, not only to recognize revenue properly but also to collaborate with Sales and Operations teams effectively.

The role is an incredible opportunity to develop into a true business partner. It includes significant exposure with Senior Management, Group Finance, External Audit and the Business Units.

Key responsibilities:

Review and approve Journal Entries, reports, and other deliverables during MEC.
Review and approval of account reconciliations and make sure proper follow up and documentation is aligned with IFRS and company policies
Provide independent process review and ensure effective controls are in place
Responsible for supervising a small team (23 members), performance review, continuous improvement and coordinating tasks and managing workloads.
Proactively highlight risks and opportunities
Provide detailed support for audit samples & queries in a timely manner
Support the global team with SOX preparatory project work
Completes the monthend checklist in detail
Seeks constant process improvements
Maintains an updated Business Continuity Plan
Constantly preaches best practices to all parties involved
Maintains regular meetings with key stakeholders such as Open Items, BU Liaisons.
Maintains current process documentation.
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Coordinate the monthend and yearend close processes. Capable of functioning as content expert and lead the team in questions related to their processes.
Participates in monthend and yearend closing activities including preparing journal entries, gathering information, and producing documentation to support transactions.
Develops a high performing team, with clear progression and succession plan including periodical review of process documentation, promoting a crosstraining plan that allows worklife balance and business continuity.
Proactively takes opportunities to improve knowledge, business acumen, soft and technical skills and is constantly working on ways to cascade this knowledge to his team members.

Qualifications:

Accounting & Finance background or qualification.
Certified Public Accountant or equivalent.
Advanced English level.
Advanced knowledge of IFRS.
Ability to lead and inspire a team of individuals.
Ability to lead change across the organization and within the GFS (Global Finance Services), both on systems and processes.
Highly motivated, selfstarter who manages projects endtoend and has a demonstrated track record of getting results, organizing, and prioritizing deadlines.
Experience of working in fast paced, results driven role within complex organization.
Ability to work according to strict deadlines and manage various demands, demonstrating accuracy, attention to detail and organizational skills.
Experience of working in a multinational / global organization.
Senior stakeholder exposure.
Experienced in handling sensitive issues/ situati