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Mondelez International Senior Analyst, Accounting and External Reporting in East Hanover, New Jersey
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Under broad supervision, you will reconcile and adjust general ledger accounts and/or bank statements. You may also perform moderately complex analyses of performance results. In addition, you will compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information for financial statements and reports and perform other special projects as assigned.
How you will contribute
You will:
Support accounting and external reporting activities including accurate and timely U.S. GAAP reporting and timeliness and integrity of statutory financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, KPIs, fixed assets, restructuring and intercompany charges. As required, you will support activities performed by Mondelēz International Business Services/third-party service providers during month/quarter /year-end close, statistical reporting and statutory audit
Contribute to strong controls and compliance environment and comply with Mondelēz International’s AER policies. Support audit activities and provide information on auditors' request
Perform moderately complex analysis of performance results as requested
Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement. You will also identify ways of working in your area of responsibility
Contribute to a high-performing Accounting and External Reporting (AER) team. Invest in personal development and contribute to the overall development of peers and the AER team
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in accounting and external reporting including understanding U.S. GAAP, IFRS or local GAAP, close processes and financial reporting systems (SAP experience preferred). Knowledge in policy, controls and compliance design including SOX reporting
BUSINESS ACUMEN and experience working in FMCG/CPG Industry or Big Four accounting preferred
LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills. Experience working as a finance leader managing cross-functional and business partner teams to drive timely and accurate results
GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and financial system knowledge
INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values, policies and external regulations
The Senior Analyst, Accounting and External Reporting , Leasing will support the North America Region with interpreting and applying the accounting standard requirements related to the global leasing project, as well as supporting associated controls and processes. Strong accounting/finance knowledge and analytical skills as well as good communication skills and assertiveness are key to be successful in this role. This position provides the candidate with opportunities to lead and execute assigned project tasks, while working in a team environment and interacting with multiple functions across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Liaison and provide support to related Integrated Supply Chain (ISC – i.e., Customer Service & Logistics, Plants, External Manufacturing) and other functions to complete lease-related requests/requirements
Help disseminate lease project updates to key stakeholders in the region
Monitor lease-related postings to ensure reconciliation between P&L impact and cash flow
Assist with reconciliation of vendor and internal asset records
Coordinate and assist with embedded lease contract reviews
Help ensure the overall completeness and accuracy of lease population in NA
Assist with month-end close, including manual journal entries and account reconciliation
Assist with user acceptance testing and rollout of new lease system
Internal Key Stakeholders:
North America Accounting & Shared Services Partners
CS&L
Manufacturing Plants
External Manufacturing
Procurement
ISC Finance
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA preferred
3 or more years of experience in Accounting
Strong experience in balance sheet account analysis is a plus
Experience with financial systems, particularly SAP a huge plus
Strong Excel skills, technical skills, problem solving, challenging assertive approach
Knowledge of Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) is ideal
Possess critical thinking skills, quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data with the ability to handle and analyze large amounts of data
Ability to work with details and understand business implications
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task managing multiple projects
Ability to show initiative, work autonomously at times
Where permitted by applicable law, new hires are required to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment by their date of hire, unless they are granted a medical, religious, or other accommodation as required by law. You may review the Mondelez COVID vaccination policy by visiting the US careers website at [2]https://www.mondelezinternational.com/United-States . This COVID-19 vaccine mandate does not apply to several U.S. states that do not permit certain vaccination mandates, including, but not limited to Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Montana, North Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia.
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.