Senior Accounting Analyst

The Ford Credit Europe (FCE) Securitization Accounting Analyst is responsible for the accounting for FCE securitization programs and the related intercompany transactions including cash, finance receivables, and debt. Key responsibilities include new deal analysis, performing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, along with monthly reconciliations for all accounts. This position is responsible for supporting Ford Credit North America (FCNA) Securitization Accounting, FCE Bank and stand-alone financial reporting requirements. The analyst needs to be adept at troubleshooting in order to investigate variances and will work with Ford Credit North America Securitization Accounting for new types of securitization transactions, to ensure proper accounting. The analyst also provides support to other Treasury groups, as needed

Daily Activities

• Perform Daily JVs’ and ensure Daily Journals are posted into SAP.
• Review the daily Checklist and ensure all activities are completed
• Daily review of Generic-id emails and respond within 24 Hrs.

Monthly Activities

• Download month-end Reports from Receivables Subledger System 
• Month-end journals are posted as per Standard list in SAP
• Upload all posted JVs into EDMS
• Manual Sub-ledger preparation
• Review and Update the Desk Procedures’ as when changes are required
• Prepare the monthly metrics

Annual Activities

• Participate in BDO process walkthroughs, support GAO audits.
• Ensure all procedures are reviewed at least annually
• Support MCRP design and testing, including spreadsheet control tasks

General - Ongoing

• Maintain Business Continuity Plan. 
• Review Finance Manual changes and consider impact on the team’s responsibilities. 
• Ad-hoc projects as required 

Essential Skills / Desired Experience

• Previous experience in Accounting-related positions and systems, knowledge of SAP
• Qualified Accountants with Accounting/Treasury/Audit experience will be preferred.
• Strong English communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Organized approach with attention to quality and process discipline
• Self-driven, ability to prioritize and advance multiple assignments simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with cross-functional teams
• Responsive to management and auditor requests
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Strong IT skills and quick learner with new systems
• Ability to generate ideas for improvement and implement those ideas independently