General Ledger Functional Analyst at Assurant

Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires Autonomous City, Argentina

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Participate in and effectively collaborate with team in efforts within Finance and Accounting to support best practice GL, Consolidation, Equitization, and Financial Reporting & Analytics processes in a leading cloud ERP solution
  • Help to identify, recommend, and execute on opportunities to enhance existing accounting, fixed asset, and allocation processes taking into consideration the requirements of the overall Global Finance organization
  • Leverage prior Accounting and Finance experiences and expertise to identify, propose, and implement automated solutions and reduce reliance on manual processes, with a focus on prioritizing the remediation of those processes that currently have the most risk and/or inefficiency
  • Help support efforts to educate business process owners on solution optimization, simplification and standardization capabilities within the new platform through the reference of prior experiences and other relevant use cases
  • Work closely and collaborate with key Finance and Accounting stakeholders, team members, IT, and third-party consulting resources across various locations to test, implement, and support a global financial systems platform, with responsibility for supporting specific components of the General Ledger workstream of the overall program
  • Work with stakeholder areas to understand functional requirements for each area and then work with team to implement functional and process solutions in the new tool, while ensuring those requirements are properly understood and communicated to overall program team
  • Work with team to determine how to best implement functional requirements in financial systems architecture
  • Work with team to develop creative solutions to effectively meet complex business requirements using delivered optimum functionality
  • Work with internal and external auditors to ensure proposed system design, configuration and functionality complies with core control and audit requirements
  • Ensure program deliverables are completed in accordance with established timelines
  • Support communication and training activities associated with areas of responsibility
  • Escalate issues and open items to workstream lead, as appropriate
  • Effectively collaborate with other team members, key resources, and stakeholders

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

General LedgerERPCloud ERPAccountingReconciliationsConsolidationsEquitizationsFinancial ReportingFixed AssetsAllocations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this General Ledger Functional Analyst position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for the General Ledger Functional Analyst role?

The role requires prior accounting skills, knowledge, and experiences in general ledger activity, reconciliations, consolidations, equitizations, and financial reporting processes, along with expertise to identify and implement automated solutions in a cloud ERP system.

What is the company culture or team environment like for this position?

The role involves collaborating closely with Finance and Accounting stakeholders, team members, IT, and third-party consulting resources across various locations as part of a multi-year financial systems transformation program.

What makes a strong candidate for the General Ledger Functional Analyst position?

Strong candidates will have prior accounting and finance experience to leverage for identifying best practices, recommending process enhancements, and implementing automated solutions in a cloud ERP environment, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Assurant

Provides risk management and insurance solutions

About Assurant

Assurant provides risk management solutions that focus on protecting major consumer purchases, particularly in mobile devices, electronics, and smart technology. The company offers insurance products and extended service contracts that help consumers safeguard their investments in high-value items. When a product is damaged or malfunctions, Assurant also provides repair services to restore it efficiently. This approach helps clients minimize financial losses from unexpected events. Assurant generates revenue through the sale of insurance policies, service contracts, and repair services. Unlike many competitors, Assurant emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion within its corporate culture, which enhances its ability to serve a diverse customer base. The company's goal is to support consumers and businesses in maintaining their day-to-day operations while protecting their investments.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1892Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Integration challenges from acquiring iSmash may affect operational efficiency.
Regulatory scrutiny from acquiring American Lease Insurance could pose compliance challenges.
Cultural clashes from acquiring American Financial & Automotive Services may impact operations.

Differentiation

Assurant specializes in risk management for mobile devices and electronics globally.
The company offers insurance, service contracts, and repair services for high-value items.
Assurant's DEI commitment fosters innovation and enhances customer understanding.

Upsides

Increased demand for mobile device insurance due to remote work trends.
5G expansion drives demand for new devices and related insurance products.
Acquisition of iSmash enhances Assurant's tech repair service capabilities.

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