Company Description
Experian is a global data and technology company that empowers people and businesses around the world. We help redefine lending practices, discover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper market insights in the automotive sector, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also help millions of people achieve their financial goals and help them save time and money.
We operate in a variety of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance and many other industrial segments.
We invest in people and cutting-edge technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 company, listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people in 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters is in Dublin, Ireland. Find out more at experianplc.com.
Job Description
- Execute and analyze account reconciliations, ensuring the integrity and reasonableness of account balances.
- Monitor provisions, reclassifications and accounting entries, ensuring their proper recognition and support.
- Actively participate in the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare account analyses, variance explanations and supporting documentation required by the organization.
- Support the handling of internal and external audits and reviews by regulatory bodies.
- Follow up on reconciling items and ensure their timely resolution.
- Collaborate with different business areas to ensure the quality and integrity of financial information.
- Provide support to countries within the regional scope on accounting matters, closing processes and issue resolution.
- Participate in automation and continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to optimize processes without compromising financial controls.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, internal procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Support payroll and commission processes and their accounting when required as part of the area's operations.
- Monitor global and regional requirements related to financial information and controls.
Qualifications
- Education: Certified Public Accountant, or a student in the final semesters of public accounting
- Experience: 2 years as an analyst or senior accounting analyst, with specific experience in accounting areas of service organizations.
- Required technical knowledge:
- Knowledge of current IFRS accounting principles and regulations.
- Knowledge of labor legislation and payroll regulations applicable in Colombia.
- Knowledge of accounting close processes, reconciliations, provisions, account analysis and financial statements.
- Knowledge of internal controls, financial auditing and regulatory compliance.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced formulas, analysis and reconciliation of information). Experience with data analysis tools and automation of accounting processes (desirable).
- Knowledge and experience with financial ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
- Knowledge of regional financial processes and multi-country accounting information management (desirable).
Additional Information
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate what makes us different. Experian's culture and people are key differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what really matters: DEI, work-life balance, development, authenticity, commitment, collaboration, wellbeing, reward and recognition, volunteering... and the list goes on. Experian's strong people-first approach has been recognized with Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to Work For, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 stars), to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social media or our jobs site to understand why.
Experian prides itself on being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Innovation is a fundamental part of Experian's DNA and practices, and the diversity of our workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know as early as possible.
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