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The Financial Data Systems and Controls Governance team in Hershey is responsible for global oversight and governance for financially relevant data, processes, systems and internal controls. The Senior Analyst Finance Data Systems (FDS) – Tools, Config & Integration will be responsible for supporting the global team to drive efficiency and control into key systems and applications that support our monthly close. The scope of this position may include support for our global instance of SAP S4 Hana and may also support the close process and financial systems for local entities using alternate ERP systems (ARP or Microsoft Dynamics as examples). This role will partner with the rest of the FDS and Controls team to support the design and configuration of financial processes in the ERP or complimentary tools (Blackline, Workiva, as examples), and identify and implement process or tool enhancements that drive efficiency into our accounting processes with better automation and control. The Senior Analyst will also play a key role in supporting internal control refresh activities to simplify and digitize our ways of working and to leverage new tools and technology.
Job Responsibility
Perform monthly procedures to provide system support for close and consolidation of ERP systems
Perform monthly procedures to load and reconcile financial data into Blackline
Support initiatives to increase automation in processes that support month end close
Support process mapping exercises to identify enhancements to system capabilities, processes and internal controls
Partner with Hershey controllership team and IT organization to support finance related enhancements in our ERP and financial systems
Partner with transformation-oriented teams within Hershey to understand the financial impact of other transformational initiatives
Partner with Internal Control teams to ensure governance and controls over data, reports, system controls and reporting processes
Partner with integration teams for financial integration of new businesses
Support the design and development of processes that enhance financial processes
Partner with Internal Controls, business process and IT control teams to assess and implement controls
Assess capabilities and support initiatives to deliver real-time and continuous control
Support initiatives to centralize controls through use of technology
Execute internal controls where appropriate
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Management Information Systems
CPA or Chartered Accountant certification preferred
3-5 years experience in a SOX compliant environment
Must be highly principled and of the highest moral and ethical standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exposure to ERP accounting and finance systems such as SAP preferred
Demonstrates professional judgment and high standards for quality and attention to detail
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a desire to stay abreast of changing business technologies and trends
Forward thinking and able to partner and advance controls strategy along with changes to the business
Solid critical thinking and issue resolution skills
Exhibits executive presence and garners the respect of superiors, colleagues, and subordinates