Finance Center of Excellence Accountant

Description

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We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Finance Center of Excellence Accountant/Associate

Who we are:
FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.

What you will be doing:

Finance Center of Excellence Accountants monitor end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (PtP) performance at country and regional level. Based on the strategic and tactical priorities for PtP, the COE Accountant proactively leads the required projects and drives the required change . In addition to regular partnering with regional business stakeholders on PtP-related process and system issues, and advises all parties – business stakeholders, shared services, and FedEx suppliers – on solutions to complex PtP challenges while also helping to deploy specific solutions and improvements. Finally, COE Accountants leverage their proximity to business stakeholders and in-depth knowledge to lead complex, high-impact PtP projects.

Specialist: Involves the application of specialist knowledge which may include providing specialist advice to employees, management or customers, managing or maintaining systems or processes or completing projects to develop or changing systems or processes as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities

Purchase to Pay; Record to Report; Financial Control, Project management, Contract Management, Technical Accounting, US GAAP, Local GAAP, Process Specialist, End-to-End Insights, Transformation/ Global Business Services

Other Duties

May be required to perform other duties as assigned

Geographic Remit

Up to regional level

Vendor Responsibility

Works Alongside Vendors

Forward Planning Responsibility

Plans and organizes own work on weekly/monthly basis

Process Responsibility

Develops existing and new team processes and procedures

Internal Contacts

Regular interaction with First Line Management/ with Senior Management/ with Directors

Occasional interaction with Officers (VP and above)

External Contacts

Occasional interaction with external customers/ with suppliers and vendors/ with consultants

Regular interaction with government agencies/ authorities, trade associations or similar

Occasional interaction with works' councils, unions and official employee groups

Occasional interaction with press and media

Relevant Experience

A moderate level (3-5 years)

What do you bring with you:

• Successful candidates are adept team players and have excellent critical thinking and communication skills. Experience in the Purchase-to-Pay environment of a multi-national company is an asset, while experience with finance ERPs and automation is a plus.
• General undergraduate degree (e.g. Bachelors Degree); Accreditation: Specific Business Accreditation ,Language: Proficiency in English

What do we offer:
• Attractive compensation package
• Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge
• Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations
• Employee reduced-rate shipping
• Great career opportunities
• FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year

Bring your ideas, individuality, and dreams to our global community. Feel good about where you work. Choose your career path - we’re ready to invest in your development. Join FedEx.

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.