Financial Analyst

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. So, if you want to make the world say wow, let's talk. Bring your advanced accounting knowledge to Sony and we’ll help you to accelerate your career in a complex, exciting environment where business never stands still. The Balance Sheet & Fixed Asset team are responsible for the delivery of financially accurate information and technical finance expertise to internal customers; Specifically, responsibility for month-end closing and reporting process, including systems, controls, accruals and provisions, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting of actual results for all branches. Also, this individual will assist in driving standardized processes and procedures across countries and business groups to deliver efficiency and effectiveness in high volume transactional based accounting and to support the third-party provider to maintain out-sourced routines in a compliant and controlled manner. Other aspects are driving through and leading constant improvement in systems and process within your remit. Responsibilities: Co-ordinate monthly closing with inputs from different stakeholders (Platforms and Business groups, Sales and Marketing team, Business controlling etc.) in line with the central timetable; Responsible for month end closing operations, including calculation, review and approval of journal postings, various accounting adjustments Variance analysis on a Pan-European basis and North America as main deliverable to the management during month end closing; Perform/Review BS reconciliations and make sure all balances are reconciled and validated. Manage queries related to financial accounting and standard reporting; Ensure month end close processes are delivered to support WD2 financial reporting and facilitate clear variance reporting against forecast and budget, and prior periods. Review and approval of journal (accruals & provisions etc.) postings prepared by Off-shore and other parts of the Finance community. Respond to statutory, tax and audit queries required by Sony Finance Global Accounting, Internal & External Audit, Statutory team. To ensure all finance and commercial activities under remit in the business comply with the effective application of agreed Sony Corporate Accounting Policy and SOX controls. Provide Technical guidance in verbal and written format to Business as and when needed under the supervision of line manager – under Corporate Accounting Policy, and IFRS as required. Support Global Tax Office (GTO) requests with the provision of general ledger (GL) information Drive standardized processes and procedures across countries and business groups to deliver efficiency and effectiveness in high volume transactional based accounting Minimum Qualifications: Part-qualified accountant. Proven experience of delivering results and ability to drive process improvement. Ability to work in a matrix structure which is driving & sustaining change - in a lean accounting environment on a pan-European basis. Preferred Qualifications: Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or international equivalent) Experience of IFRS preferred. Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Electronics, Inc. Sony Electronics, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at talenthelp@am.sony.com, or you can mail your resume to: Sony Electronics, Human Resources Department, 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127. Please indicate the position you are applying for. EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement Right to Work (English/Spanish) E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)