Finance/accounting analyst job description

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, trends and opportunities. Maintains journals and ledgers, prepares financial statements, conducts financial studies and coordinates financial projects. Works with moderate guidance in own area of knowledge.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Approve transactions, evaluate opportunities and makes recommendations regarding project progress and future business opportunities.Analyze and track key procurement related financial metrics and operational procedures to nurture process improvements.Performs analysis of financial statement accounts and specific projects, as directed.Assists with the preparation of weekly, monthly and annual financial reports.Prepare and audit capital projects and procurement related reports weekly/monthly. Make recommendations to meet targets.Troubleshoot problems with capital and expense reporting and with IT department to facilitate resolution.Ensure data entry quality and integrity across Oracle and other procurement related modules.Support and monitor the implementation of new procurement related modules.Monitor and facilitate the process for crafting and/or improving capital authorization requests and capital and expense requisitions.Function as a liaison between vendors, regions, and HQ shared services Participates with the preparation of month and year-end processes by reviewing actual vs. budget/forecast variances, reviewing financial trends and making recommendations for accruals.Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them flawless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.Know your stuff - be hardworking learners, users and advocates of our groundbreaking technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new insights.Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.Get results and growth.Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
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This information has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
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Education
Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience
2-5 Years

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

The Disney Media and Distribution (DMED) segment Controllership team is primarily responsible for managing the accounting activities for certain business units in the Disney Media and Distribution (DMED) segment, including implementing efficient and effective systems and processes. This role, supporting the DMED Headquarters Shared Services and Tech businesses with annual spend of approximately $4 billion has interaction with a broad array of corporate and segment management personnel. This is a fast growing, dynamic line of business as DMED continues to build out functional centers of excellence in areas of Research, Finance, Marketing, Communication and other areas. It represents a unique opportunity to provide accounting and business unit industry expertise on key initiatives and special projects within the Company.
Responsibilities

This position, reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Accounting, is a core financial accounting and reporting role, responsible for the following key functions:

* Responsible for the day-to-day general ledger activities, including preparing journal entries, for the DMED Shared Services and Tech businesses, in accordance with company accounting policies and procedures
* Process accounts payable invoices for payment
* Preparation, coordination, review and analysis of the reporting processes for quarter-end, and year-end closes
* Set up and track WBS elements, cost recoveries and master data set ups
* Research and prepare explanations for balance sheet and income statement variances
* Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations
* Prepare and review tax allocations for quarter-end and year-end closes
* Review and update documentation of business processes, and ensure compliance with SOX requirements
* Provide monthly and quarterly close assistance for other accounting team members
* Assist management with ad hoc requests/special projects
* Work closely with Finance to develop and refine relevant processes to improve efficiencies
* Provide dotted line oversight responsibility for the two businesses

Basic Qualifications

* B.A. or B.S. in Finance/Accounting
* 3 - 5 years of month-end close, general ledger accounting, and reporting experience
* CPA or CPA candidate preferred
* SAP experience highly desirable
* We are looking for someone with growth potential, demonstrating strength in the following areas:
* Excellent organization skills
* Attention to detail and follow through on issues to completion
* Strong quantitative and analytical skills
* Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
* Effective communication skills (written & verbal)
* Ability to succeed in a team environment
* Customer-service oriented
* Ability to see the big picture in an environment of multiple transactions and changes
* Demonstrated high proficiency with Excel

The Finance Acctg Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.
Responsibilities:

The role is in the Broker Dealer Regulatory Reporting Department, which is responsible for ensuring the capital adequacy of all of Citi's US broker dealers on a moment to moment basis as well as accurately preparing and filing the monthly FOCUS reports for each and ensuring that the primary broker dealer, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. is compliant with the customer protection rule. The department is also responsible for providing information and coordinating requests for internal and external audits, regulatory examinations and inquiries (FINRA, SEC, CME) of the US broker dealers.

The role's responsibilities include: Ensuring compliance with SEC Rules 15c3-1 (Net Capital) and 15c3-3 (Customer Reserve Computation). Assisting with the preparation of the monthly Focus report and daily net capital estimates. Participating in the month-end balance sheet close. Assisting with the preparation of the customer reserve computation. Assisting with the SEC & FINRA supplemental financial reporting. Liaison with examiners and auditors during examinations and audits, reviewing new business proposals, identifying opportunities to improve the department's processes.

Qualifications:

Chartered Accountant (CA) / Master in business administration (MBA)/ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent combination of education 6-10 years of experience in US Broker Dealer Regulatory Reporting.


Education:


Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred



Job Family Group:

Finance


Job Family:

Financial Accounting


Time Type:

Full time

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