About this role
This role will help ensure Cash equivalent and Marketable securities balances were reported correctly in FN and 10K/10Q filing there on. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of accounting, a good understanding of investment portfolios, and hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience to support Ford’s reporting and accounting activities.
Responsibilities
• Support quarterly and annual FN preparation of Auto Marketable securities in line with corporate reporting timelines. • Prepare and report Cash equivalent and Marketable securities schedules as per the format recommended for 10K/10Q filing. • Perform month end balance checks and perform adjustment entries wherever applicable. • Work closely with trading team, treasury operations and state street contacts (external parties) in case of any discrepancies in the numbers reported. • Manage general ledger activities, including journals, reconciliations, and month-end/quarter-end close tasks. • Use SAP S/4HANA, Group reporting to download reports for all Auto BUs together and work on the fluctuation explanation QoQ and YoY. • Handle internal and external audits for any queries related to Marketable securities schedules and reports. • Support process design, testing, automation, and system improvements in S/4HANA. • Ensure compliance with SOX, Ford accounting policies, and reporting requirements. • Prepare and present variance analysis, and management reporting packs. • Coordinate with External Reporting, Tax, Treasury, and Internal Audit on reporting matters. • Support accounting research and documentation for new transactions or organizational changes. • Identify opportunities to improve and standardize consolidation and reporting processes.
• Professional accounting qualification required, such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent. • Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting. • Experience in investment accounting and cash accounting is an added advantage. • Hands-on experience with management reporting, foot note preparation and variance explanation. • Strong knowledge of general accounting, month-end close, reconciliations • Practical SAP S/4HANA experience, including Group Reporting, General Ledger, and financial reporting. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills with ability to meet deadlines. • Good communication skills and ability to work independently with finance teams and senior management (Controller and CFO). • Experience with internal controls and SOX compliance. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with financial reporting tools such as SAP Group Reporting or Hyperion. • Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx.