Analyst IV Accounting Governance Hybrid
Retail Business Services
50 reviews
Salisbury, NC 28147
Retail Business Services
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Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2085 Harrison Road
Store Code: Corporate Accounting & Reporting (5112097)
Retail Business Services is the services company of leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, providing services to five East Coast grocery brands: Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Retail Business Services leverages the size and scale of the local brands to and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued. For more information, visit https:// www.retailbusinessservices.com .
Position Summary
The primary purpose of this positions is: Directs the development and execution of internal accounting policies and procedures for Accounting Services and external vendor(s) in compliance with the Ahold Delhaize control framework, including the Bill of Authority and the Financial Closing checklist. Develops and/coordinate training programs for Accounting Services, external vendors and RBS business partners relating to accounting, financial reporting, and governance. Additionally, this role provides direction and mentoring, approves the documentation of compliance matters prepared by other team members and coordinates the communication with the team. Responsible for managing the Corporate Accounting activities. The primary purpose of this position is to implement, manage, and coordinate the proper accounting for accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. This includes ensuring that appropriate procedures and controls are established, communicated, and functioning in accordance with internal/external audit and controls. Ensure efficient departmental processes are in place, establishing departmental goals, supporting corporate goals/initiatives, and setting priorities to ensure yearly goals are met. Act as a knowledge expert in the organization.
Primary Duties
Responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
Oversees the monthly close process (including review and approval of post period adjustments), review of financial statements and variance explanations during close week to ensure accurate information submitted to upper management.
Reviews monthly operating results
Performs accounting research and documents positions taken on accounting treatment of non-recurring or new transactions.
Ensures Sarbanes Oxley controls are performed, and that the department is in compliance with SOX.
Reviews, manages and approves account additions, modifications, or inactivation.
Supports internal and external auditors in review of entities.
Provides direction and support on accounting questions to others within the larger accounting department as well as to business partners outside of accounting.
Provides direction and guidance to staff on new accounting policies and procedures and help to prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines.
Makes recommendations for process improvements to maximize efficiency.
Ensures that accounting policy function is structured to capture changes in GAAP, IFRS and other industry guidance and those changes in practice are effectively communicated, in a timely manner to the Accounting Services and External Vendor.
Uses technical expertise to coordinate, develop and update written policies and procedures over the financial reporting process.
Assist in the maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting, including documentation of significant processes and identification of opportunities for improvement.
Maintains controls over non-real estate contracts, including working with legal and business owners to ensure that identified contracts have been reviewed for compliance with Ahold Delhaize accounting requirements.
Oversee the administration of the Bill of Authority (BoA) for RBS, Office of the CEO and Brand entities in compliance with Global guidelines.
Plans and deliveries training programs to associates and external vendors to keep abreast of policy changes and accounting developments under IFRS.
Interacts with the GSO teams in the development and roll out of Global training opportunities.
Manages relationships with external parties in the offering of technical training programs and the development of in-house CPE opportunities.
Requirements
6 - 8 years
Bachelor’s Degree. Accounting degree preferred.
Retail Business Services is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at tad@retailbusinessservices. com >
Job Requisition: 259843_external_USA-NC-Salisbury_8182022
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