This role will be responsible for ensuring the correct US GAAP accounting treatment for prepaid expenses and accruals. They will also be responsible for ensuring that we maximize the potential from our existing underlying systems (Oracle and BlackLine) and consistently evolve to embrace new technology. In addition, the role will be responsible for ensuring all processes are in adherence to AECOM policies and procedures and compliant with relevant SOX narratives and controls.This role will report into the ‘Team Lead, Prepayments &amp; Accruals GBS’.Responsibilities &amp; Duties Prepaid and accruals category management, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting<ul><li>Ensure close process and reconciliations for prepayments and accruals are completed accurately and on a timely basis.</li><li>Preparation of complex monthly reconciliations to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the financial statements.</li><li>Preparation of complex journals and ZAP (Zero Accounts Payable) entries for prepayments and accruals (non-judgemental).</li><li>Provide daily update on activities during the month end close.</li><li>Prepare balance sheet flux analysis (pre-close and pre-quarter end process).</li><li>Pre-review listing of all scheduled accruals to ensure all entries are valid.</li></ul>Auditing and Compliance Monitoring<ul><li>Liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance with relevant local regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with prepayment and accruals related SOX narratives and control documentation.</li><li>Participate in self-testing program to proactively identify and remediate control gaps before audits.</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.</li></ul>Continuous Improvement<ul><li>Identify and implement changes that generate efficiencies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Partner with Source to Pay (S2P) to drive operational efficiencies and process improvement.</li><li>Ensure existing systems (Oracle, BlackLine) are optimized and identify new technology opportunities.</li><li>Deliver on internal KPI’s and customer focused SLA’s to deliver a best in class general accounting service.</li></ul><ul></ul>Attributes: <ul><li>Ability to obtain information and identify key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-term goal or vision (Strategic Decision Making)</li><li>Ability to understand various business scenarios and make sound decisions by combining relevant factors to arrive at the best outcome (Business Acumen)</li><li>Ability to drive to create experiences and opportunities that will lead to innovation. Ability to guide and influence other to navigate change. (Leading Change)</li><li>Ability to gather, integrate, validate, and analyze relevant data to develop resolutions, findings, and recommendations. (Analytical Thinking)</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to maintain a high level of collaboration among multiple internal and external stakeholders to effectively arrive at solutions and develop initiatives. (Collaboration)</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with various internal and external customers globally. Ability to use tact and discretion in delivering critical and sensitive information to peers, stakeholders, and direct reports. (Communication)</li><li>Ability to actively identify new areas for learning and opportunities to improve processes, tools, and mindset (Continuous improvement)</li><li>Ability to maintain good customer relationship and initiate ways to improve customer experience (Customer service)</li><li>Ability to clearly define objectives and set targets for the team that are consistent with and compliant to service delivery agreements, key performance indicators, and policies. (Planning and Organizing)</li><li>Ability to identify and resolve varied and complex issues by applying best practices and technical expertise and ability to recommend solutions for recurring and unique scenarios. (Problem Solving)</li><li>Ability to monitor and measure progress and effectively drive individual and team results that supports the overall goal of the team. (Results Oriented)</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Senior Analyst, Finance & Accounting Operations

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