Finance Analyst

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS                                                                    

This role is a professional accounting position requiring basic knowledge of handling a variety of entry-level financial functions that support company operations in ASIA, EMEAI or LATAM Region under a good system of internal controls. Basic entry-level financial functions include, but are not limited to Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset, General Accounting and Financial Analysis. 

Proactively seek opportunities to improve accounting/ business processes and leverage standard functionality. An appropriate accounting or finance certification are required. 

• Support day-to-day Real Estate Accounting (REA) / lease accounting operations using the Lucernex system, Oracle, and OneStream, ensuring activities are completed within agreed service levels (SLAs) and performance targets (KPIs).

• Review and analyse lease documents for property, equipment, and vehicle leases, received from local teams via the Lucernex mailbox and other methods.

• Create, amend, update, and process modifications, renewals, and terminations in the Lucernex system based on signed lease agreements, on a daily basis as requests are received — ensuring all information is input accurately and completely for the system to run correctly.

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly Lucernex / lease Balance Sheet reconciliations and upload them into OneStream, ensuring the Lucernex sub-ledger ties to the GL, in compliance with SW accounting and reconciliation policy.

• Maintain proper supporting records and documentation, and proactively analyse lease transactions for reasonableness and accuracy, preparing documentation for internal audit and management, in compliance with SOX standard and internal/external audit requirements.

• Support internal and external audits, attending to audit queries and information requests.

• Respond to lease-related queries from stakeholders (including local real estate/operations teams) in a timely manner, following up and escalating identified issues as required.

• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders, including local teams, to resolve issues, including facilitating the monthly service review meeting to escalate issues, obtain feedback, and identify improvement opportunities.

• Work closely with superiors on process improvement and automation initiatives, document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and apply continuous improvement to all tasks undertaken.

• Perform other related tasks and projects as assigned by the superior.                                          

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

1. FORMAL EDUCATION: 

Required:

•  At least a Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. 

1. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and general finance knowledge.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Working knowledge of Oracle GL and OneStream is an added advantage.

• Familiarity with lease accounting (US GAAP / ASC 842) and lease management systems (Lucernex) is an added advantage.

• Proficient in both spoken and written English 

• Problem-solving skills, with teamwork and collaboration in a professional environment.

Preferred:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in accounting processes.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Adaptable and willing to learn new working concepts and software.

• Good time-management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

3. TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Must have the ability to accurately calculate rent payments, prorations and summarize lease provisions, decision dates and obligations.

• Clear and concise communication in verbal and written form

• Ability to arrange information according to specific rule(s)

• Time management

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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