The Finance & Admin Business Analyst is a key player in ensuring the profitable operations of IBM, one of the most respected and recognized companies globally. In this role, you will oversee financial activities, enabling IBM to deliver groundbreaking innovations such as Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, and Blockchain technologies.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Delivery Practitioner, your primary responsibility will be transaction processing in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. If you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative workplace, IBM offers an inspiring environment where you will be challenged every day. You will have the freedom to propose creative and thoughtful solutions, paving the way for your success.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate Accounting Activities: Manage all accounting functions related to the General Ledger, including fixed assets, inter-company transactions, inventory, cash and bank management, indirect tax, and accruals.
Identify Risks and Opportunities: Analyze financial data to identify potential risks or opportunities impacting revenue, costs, and profitability. Propose appropriate actions to address these findings.
Meet Client Timelines: Ensure that all client Service Level Agreements (SLA) and deadlines are consistently met.
Required Skills and Experience
Work Experience: Minimum of 0-1 year in Finance and Accounting.
Order Fulfillment: Ability to manage order fulfillment processes and effectively collect and apply cash payments.
Invoice Management: Experience in identifying duplicate records in vendor invoices, verifying them, and processing invoices accurately and promptly.
Error Resolution: Knowledge in matching invoices to identify errors and resolve exceptions. You will prioritize invoices to reduce aging effectively.
SOX Compliance: Be part of a team that complies with SOX regulations, ensuring that documents are posted only after due approval.
Payment Processing: Experience in handling both manual and automatic payment requests, including verification and payment run proposals.
Expense Management: Solid understanding of processing Travel and Expense (T/E) claims, duplicate payment resolutions, and vendor statement reconciliations.
Communication Skills: Ability to handle queries through calls and email follow-ups.
Accounting Knowledge: Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and the ability to detect and address duplicate or erroneous records.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Microsoft Office Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and familiar with accounting terminology.
Query Handling: Previous experience in managing queries via calls and emails is highly desirable.
Data Processing: Ability to comprehend and process data effectively, manage order fulfillment, and handle cash payments.
Adaptability: Comfortable following established procedures and adapting to changes within the business unit.
Collaborative Mindset: Enjoy working in collaborative environments that utilize agile methodologies to foster creative design thinking and innovative development.
Self-Motivated: An ambitious individual who can work independently toward agreed-upon targets and goals.
Time Management: Good time management skills with the ability to work under pressure.
Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to contribute effectively to team efforts and achieve related results.
Continuous Learning: Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing relevant publications.
