Who We Are 

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com 

SUMMARY  

The Financial Analyst I provides standard transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle, can communicate with concerned parties pertaining to transactions and provides support/input for analysis. 

 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

Accounting

Provides standard transactional support for a process within an Accounting cycle or client account / product line Ability to complete and resolve assigned basic account reconciliations independently. Identifies issues or discrepancies in basic transactional accounting.
 

Accounting Policy

Understand GAAP requirements relevant to the financial cycle or portfolio supported
 

Audit Support and Controls

Basic understanding of audit and internal control requirements Maintains accurate and complete records for audits Gathers audit support data upon request
 

Financial Systems

Entry level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software Basic understanding of the interactions between financial systems related to the portfolio supported Able to work with IT and operational teams on basic system setups
 

Planning/Forecasting

Simple data extracts to support the preparation of forecasts Provides relevant trending analysis to support the preparation of forecasts
 

Analysis

Responds to internal requests for simple ad hoc analysis with guidance from senior team members
 

Reporting

Support preparation of internal reports Provides support/input into basic business cases
 

Scope / Complexity

Single, high volume or multiple, low volume portfolios With standard transactions
 

Interaction with Concerned Parties

Some Concerned parties interaction with transactional level data Generate routine transactional data to support operational decision making
 

Financial Management/Contract Interpretation

Awareness of financial obligations of portfolio Supports delivery of contract/portfolio deliverables of a financial nature in a timely and efficient manner, in areas of less complexity
 

Process Adherence / Implementation

Understand basic business processes and ensures compliance and ensures appropriate documentation
 

Problem Solving

Identification of basic issues or discrepancies
 

Technical and Business Knowledge

Has demonstrated a curiosity for the industry and business which they support. Has made initial connections with operational counterparts in support of transactional processes.

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 

College/University graduation or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses) Minimum of 1 to 3 years of related experience. Ability to prepare month end journal entries to support proper transaction reporting Basic understanding of the interactions between sub ledger and general ledger Understanding of audit requirements Ability to identify issues or discrepancies in basic transactional accounting Ability to communicate processes and procedures within the team and to internal customers Ability to prepare basic memos and provide basic variance explanations. Entry level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation 

 Registered in an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA)
 

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success! 

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. 

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