Financial Analyst II

Mindlance

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    The precision and scope of the work performed in reporting of transactions to US Financial Compliance Team and OEC Global Strategic and Monitoring Team has a direct and material impact in the business at a local and corporate level given the implications of non-compliance for the Corporation as a whole. Compiles and analyzes the affiliate information in order to monitor transactions performed by the company, and making the appropriate comparison between amounts recorded and support included for such recording by checking amounts, reviewing details, and reconciling figures.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNorth Chicago, IL

    Description

    Top 3 5 Skills Needed for each role
    1. Excel
    2. SAP S4 Hana
    3. Purchase Order reconciliation
    4. Purchase Order Forecasting

    Description:
    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
    List all major responsibilities of the position in order of importance and priority to the overall job. Describe the outcome that must be produced in accomplishing the job. Each supports the overall purpose of the job.
    Maintain in depth knowledge and understanding of all key compliance state and federal laws and regulations as well as corporate policies and procedures.
    Provides support for monitoring, documenting and providing recommendations on the compliance of operations and procedures to the internal policies, procedures, as well as applicable local, state and federal regulations.
    Performs monitoring tasks, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing, evidence, and documenting processes and procedures.
    Compiles and analyzes the affiliate information in order to monitor transactions performed by the company, and making the appropriate comparison between amounts recorded and support included for such recording by checking amounts, reviewing details, and reconciling figures. Identify any inconsistency and analyze data so that it can be accurately documented.
    Ensures all monitoring procedures and activities are carried out and documented in accordance with Standard Operating procedures and policies as defined by the Company.
    Reviews and analyzes appropriate documents and evidence.
    Documents and evaluates company processes according to compliance monitoring procedures for transactions being monitored.
    Maintain tracking and distribution of controlled documentation.
    Complete monitoring of compliance training processes and communicate gaps on a timely manner to functional area responsible for training so as to support compliance with training targets.

    Perform the monthly generation of cash disbursements file in order to classify transactions into corresponding Sunshine Act/CIA categories as per Corporate guidance and policies, and select reportable transactions for the month
    Ensure coordination of back up requests with AP area to ensure documentation is reviewed when selecting reportable transactions
    Coordinate each month with the Third Party Vendors ( TPV ) the receipt of the TPV reportable data as per established deadlines. Also, coordinate and manage TPV Processes.
    Maintain communication and coordination with MEI (Meetings events international) or selected vendor and PPD as it pertains to MEI data and processes for reporting PR transactions as well as to flag any issues in the usage of this TPV.
    Monthly data entry of all reportable transactions into the Expense Manager tool (EM) from the various sources: A/P system, TPV reports, and Client transactions if any.
    On a monthly basis populate the most resent version of the Aggregate Spend Collection form to enter the fields with reportable aggregate transactions for the period and load it into EM.
    On a monthly basis investigate and correct pending errors in EM: manually entered or from CTE (Recipient Level Errors o Record Validation Error)
    Attend meetings and conference calls, as needed
    Prepare monthly reconciliation (excluding CTE items)
    Work with data review and correction for requests sent by Financial Compliance Team.
    Maintain constant and open communication with the following areas: Sales/Commercial Area and OEC areas, Corporate OEC and Area Finance.
    Support other team members, as necessary.
    Secures financial information by keeping information confidential.
    Support management in strategic initiatives and teams, as directed.

    III. Accountability
    Describe the primary accountabilities of the position and their impact to the organization.
    Accountable for accuracy and quality of financial analysis and timeliness of performing monitoring procedures, Sunshine Act/Transparency related projects and regular work completion. Assure that the day to day operations and tasks are carried out in accordance with established policies and procedures. Position will receive guidance from Compliance Operations Manager. Position will receive project assignments with scope and goals defined. The precision and scope of the work performed in reporting of transactions to US Financial Compliance Team and OEC Global Strategic and Monitoring Team has a direct and material impact in the business at a local and corporate level given the implications of non-compliance for the Corporation as a whole. This position will not have budgetary responsibility.

    IV. Educational Requirements

    Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance. Master s degree or CPA preferred
    Strong analytical skills
    Capable of handling multiple priorities
    Proficient PC software (Microsoft) and various database applications (Lotus Notes/Web applications)
    Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in both English and Spanish
    Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
    Leadership ability, highly motivated and strong interpersonal skills

    Highly organized
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

    V. Experience:

    One to three years experience in Accounting/Finance
    Reporting experience and documentation of findings.
    Knowledge of Transparency/Sunshine Act regulations and related federal government rules preferred
    Must be highly detail oriented and organized.
    Strong analytical skills.
    Strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels.
    Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing business needs and processes.
    Ability to proactively and creatively solve problems

    Experience Level = 3-5 Years

    EEO:
    Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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