Company Description
**Experian is a global leader in providing information, analytical and marketing services to organizations and consumers to help manage the risk and reward of commercial and financial decisions.**
Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. At life's big moments - from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers - we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity.
We gather, analyze and process data in ways others can't. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime.
For more than 125 years, we've helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish - and we're not done.
Our 21,700 people in 30 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We're investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow.
We consolidated our position as the fifth-best company to work for in Costa Rica according to the GPTW ranking!
These results reflect the hard work and commitment to make Experian a great place to work, climbing from #14 last year to #5. It is also evidence of the company's work to ensure the well-being of its talent community through an inclusive culture, a balanced work environment, employee development, and flexible work practices.
**Job Description**:
Experian Global Finance Services (GFS) is currently going through an exciting time of transition, process improvement and automation to drive productivity and best practice finance. Recently voted again as one of the Top 20 SSOs by SSON analytics, we are an organization committed to continuous improvement.
Experian Global Finance Services is the fastest growing area of the Experian finance team with c 50% of the Experian Finance roles within this organization. Global Finance Services is based in 5 main locations: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Sofia, Bulgaria; San Jose, Costa Rica; Santiago, Chile; Sao Carlos, Brazil with satellite offices in Nottingham, UK and Costa Mesa, US.
With the implementation of IFRS15, it has become necessary to focus on activities that require specific and expert knowledge, not only to recognize revenue properly but also to collaborate with Sales and Operations teams effectively. The role is an incredible opportunity to develop into a true business partner. It includes significant exposure with Senior Management, Group Finance, External Audit and the Business Units.
**Key responsibilities**:
- Review and approve Journal Entries, reports, and other deliverables during MEC.
- Review and approval of account reconciliations and make sure proper follow up and documentation is aligned with IFRS and company policies.
- Provide independent process review and ensure effective controls are in place.
- Responsible for supervising a small team (3-5 members), performance review, continuous improvement and coordinating tasks and managing workloads.
- Proactively highlight risks and opportunities
- Provide detailed support for audit samples & queries in a timely manner.
- Support the global team with SOX preparatory project work.
- Completes the month-end checklist in detail.
- Seeks constant process improvements.
- Maintains an updated Business Continuity Plan
- Constantly preaches best practices to all parties involved.
- Maintains regular meetings with key stakeholders such as Open Items, BU Liaisons.
- Maintains current process documentation.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Coordinate the month-end and year-end close processes. Capable of functioning as content expert and lead the team in questions related to their processes.
- Participates in month-end and year-end closing activities including preparing journal entries, gathering information, and producing documentation to support transactions.
- Develops a high performing team, with clear progression and succession plan including periodical review of process documentation, promoting a cross-training plan that allows work-life balance and business continuity.
- Proactively takes opportunities to improve knowledge, business acumen, soft and technical skills and is constantly working on ways to cascade this knowledge to his team members.
**Qualifications**:
- Accounting & Finance background or qualification.
- Advanced knowledge of IFRS.
- Ability to lead and inspire a team of individuals.
- Ability to lead change across the organization and within the GFS, both on systems and processes.
- Highly motivated, self-starter who manages projects end-to-end and has a demonstrated track record of getting results, organizing, and prioritizing deadlines.
- Experience of working in fast
