Job description
Company Description
Experian is a global company in data services, helping organizations and consumers manage risk and make informed decisions. We empower individuals and businesses at important life moments, from purchasing a home to expanding customer bases. With over 125 years of experience, we specialize in data gathering, analysis, and fraud prevention. Our 21,700 employees across 30 countries are dedicated to innovation and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow. Recently ranked the fifth-best company to work for in Costa Rica, we prioritize inclusive culture, employee well-being, and career development. Join us at www.experian.com/careers to be part of our team.
Job Description
Role Summary
You will focus on managing financial risks, implementing controls, and ensuring accurate accounting processes. You will have a background in financial risk assessment, revenue recognition, and compliance with accounting standards. If you are passionate about enhancing financial integrity and safeguarding assets, we encourage you to apply. You will support Experian’s North America and SLATAM teams. You will report to the Accounting and Reporting Director.
Main Responsibilities
- Control Deployment Management: Oversee the end-to-end process for deploying controls and ensuring revenue recognition processes, including communication, planning, scoping, training, transition, and feedback.
- Executive Partnership: Manage relationships with executives across multiple teams to ensure excellence in service provided by the GFS Team in Costa Rica.
- Deliverables Management: Handle quarterly, monthly, and weekly deliverables with a focus on accuracy and excellence, including internal and external audits, peer reviews, and management reviews.
- Month-End Support: Help with month-end activities for NA and SLATAM Revenue Recognition, such as journal entries, reconciliations, and investigations of open and stale items.
- Financial Analysis and Communication: Conduct ad hoc financial analyses for month-end and forecast periods for Directors and above, and participate in business calls to explain outputs.
- Team Leadership and Development: Lead a team of over 10 people, focusing on development to enhance value, improve processes, and use lean and RPA methodologies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or other related bachelor’s degree.
- Advanced English level.
- Minimum of 6+ years of progressive experience in Finance.
- Experience in finance roles with varying accounting responsibilities including: Revenue Recognition, Reconciliations, Financial Reporting, Journal Entries.
- Experience business partnering with senior levels of partners.
- Improve, remove roadblocks in a team environment.
- Experience managing projects end-to-end and experience getting results, organizing and prioritizing deadlines.
- Familiar with IFRS15 and SOX Controls deployment as an ideal.
- Knowledge of Lean training and RPA knowledge.
Additional Information
- Benefits/Perks:
Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.
- This is a fully remote job opportunity. #LI-Remote
- Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian’s culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering… the list goes on. Experian’s people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian’s DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
