Accounting Operations Analyst

at  Microsoft

The Accounting Operations team is looking for a highly motivated, dynamic finance professional to join our team. This team is focused on statutory governance, as well as leading key strategic projects and initiatives from an Accounting Operations perspective with attention to build for the future.
As a Financial Analyst in Accounting Operations, you will have responsibility to support the oversight and management of Financial Close, External Audit and Statutory Financial Statements with an ability to embrace technology and explore future opportunities to enable the best use of resources to achieve business.
This opportunity will allow you to work in one of the world’s largest companies and beat the cutting edge of technology advancements, develop and hone your accounting skills in a rapidly changing environment and help build a career path that will provide plenty of future opportunities.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Maths, Economics, Data Science or related field
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Maths Economics, Data Science or related field AND 2+ years of post-graduate Financial Analysis, Accounting, Controllership or Finance work experience
• OR equivalent experience.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using ERP systems – SAP is desirable.
• Experience of Machine Learning and applications.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong Analytics and problem-solving skills.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications (PQs)

• Highly organized, self-motivated individual with ability to quickly identify what needs to be accomplished and resourcefulness to accomplish.
• Second language preferable.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations

This is a critical role in the Accounting Operations team, with the main responsibilities as follows:

• You will provide support during financial close periods, and prepare recurring financial reporting, forecasts and presentations. You’ll also inform future projects by comparing financial results to the expected budget.

• • You’ll identify opportunities in developing automated accounting applications and coordinating information requirements.
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• Using data mining techniques and business intelligence to assemble data, then using statistical analysis, predictive analytics, and financial modeling techniques to study it. As you do so, you’ll improve current data collection methods and communicate results.

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• You’ll support the preparation of the annual financial statements and audit co- ordination while also managing relationships with external service providers to ensure timely and accurate reporting for applicable legal entities. This will involve partnering across Tax, Finance, Legal, Business Planning and Engineering teams to achieve business objectives.

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• To ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and reporting requirements, you’ll review the accuracy of financial documents and business processes. You’ll also drive correct measures and support any questions regarding documentation, policies, and requirements.
  
  Embody our culture and values.