Our client is one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, combining its core products of Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Logistics to deliver globally integrated, tailor-made end-to-end solutions. The Panalpina Group operates a global network with some 500 offices in more than 80 countries, and employs around 15,000 people worldwide. Who is looking for a Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst 

General Ledger

• Group intercompany billing and follow up
• Fixed Asset Handling and management
• Cargo insurance reconciliation
• State Tax filings and coordination with KPMG
• Error log oversight handling and support
• Manual file closing – gateway and stat files.
• Phillips 66 records and filing - HSV refunds
• Coordinate with SAP team on force closing old files
• Coordinate with SAP team on archiving old files
• Oversight of reporting, and financial analysis of the activities of the New York Logistics function in Secaucus.
•  2nd Back up for treasury
• Backup to cycle allocation updates
• Backup to issuing local Morristown checks
• Backup to Treasury for credit card processing
• Backup for FTE and headcount posting
• Assist Shared Service Center as operational interface & query handling
• Prepare and submits journal entries as needed
• Provides responses to auditors’ requests as needed
•  Function / Market & Industry Knowledge / Business Acumen / Process Working
• Advanced knowledge of accounting processes
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and IAS
• Good understanding of Shared Services concepts
• Good knowledge of the shipping run and logistics industry

Skills

• Proven ability to understand and analyze complex financial information
• High level of attention to detail and a logical and organized approach
  

• High level of accuracy, credibility and accountability
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team and remote with off-shore partner
  

• Strong communication skills
• Computer Literacy
  

• Profound knowledge of MS-Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook

• Profound knowledge of SAP
• Educational background / Work experience
• 4 year Accounting Degree
• Professional experience in accounting/ financial processes

65-75k