Finance Analyst - Galway, Ireland - Avaya

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About the Opportunity

This role is for a Finance/Systems Analyst within the Global Controllership Team. Avaya is transitioning to new business models and is also working through a finance and digital transformation process. This role will focus on the SAP RAR accounting processes, system controls and sox controls. This is a Full-time position which will allow the successful candidate to develop, learn new skills and lead change in a dynamic environment.

About the Responsibilities

• Support the adjustments to arrangements that go through the SAP RAR ledger with a particular focus on maintenance related adjustments.
• Work closely with the revenue data governance team to address new scenarios or issues.
• Work with the broader finance team to drive benefits from the RAR implementation
• Support the preparation of the RAR related system related account reconciliations
• Ensure SOX related RAR application controls are performed
• Ensure documentation relating to RAR is maintained
• Be a key part of the month end close process for entities across the organisation
• Work closely with IT, customer operations and finance automation team on improvements/changes to RAR.
• Monitor and resolve RAR technical issues with IT team and customer operations
• Preparation and presentation of training material
• Internal & External Audit support for multiple countries
• Support Digital Transformation in the Revenue Area
• Ad-hoc support or reporting requests from Senior Management

About You

• +2 years Relevant Experience
• Finance or Data Analytical accreditation desired. (Commerce, Business, Accounting or IT)
• Understanding of US GAAP essential with a focus on ASC606
• Experience of using an ERP system preferably SAP
• Strong experience in Excel required / Comfortable in dealing with large volumes of data/Strong Data Analytical skills
• Automation experience desirable such as Alteryx or power query
• Project Management experience would be beneficial
• Experience testing applications would be beneficial
• Experience working with cross functional teams spread geographically
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with a diverse group.
• Highly organised, self-motivated team player.
• Comfortable within a changing environment, enthusiastic and energetic

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