Financial Reporting Deputy Manager

Job Description

• Lead the monthly US GAAP close process for SEC Reporting (10K/10Q)

• Approve monthly US GAAP timetable and be responsible for all close related due diligence

• Review and approve Group Reporting journals for US GAAP accounting
• Review receivable related footnote submission like Ford Credit's Net investment in Operating lease, Other Assets, Retail/Finance Lease Receivable Footnotes
• Review and submit post close entries when required

• Review high-quality quarterly physicals-based flux analysis supporting year-over-year and quarter-over­, quarter views for senior management's use during quarterly financial statement review

• Lead Credit Loss Reporting

Perform monthly validation processes of our Credit Loss Reserving IT system (Currently OSX) including validating inputs and reasonability of outputs. (Reconciliation with receivables system, IFRS9/CECL comparisons, I2I comparisons, staging check, curve linking analysis, other validation to be determined)

Support Global business with ad hoc requests gathering and organizing data from Credit Loss Reserving IT system (Currently OSX) identifying / investigating irregularities, audit support, or other analysis requiring contract level details.

• Lead Insurance Entities Accounting Close
• Lead Center of Excellence for Ford Credit Dividend Accounting Team
• Provide peer level support to Securitization Accounting Team and gain technical expertise in Securitization Accounting of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for all European Deals.
• Ensure compliance with global policies, procedures and FMs
• Assist with the reviews and updates of all financial reporting desk procedures, FCE procedures, and policy statements
• Partner with Stakeholders and FCGBC Leadership to transition more complex work from FMCC in future

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly US GAAP close process for SEC Reporting (10K/10Q)

• Approve monthly US GAAP timetable and be responsible for all close related due diligence

• Review and approve Group Reporting journals for US GAAP accounting
• Review receivable related footnote submission like Ford Credit's Net investment in Operating lease, Other Assets, Retail/Finance Lease Receivable Footnotes
• Review and submit post close entries when required

• Review high-quality quarterly physicals-based flux analysis supporting year-over-year and quarter-over­, quarter views for senior management's use during quarterly financial statement review

• Lead Credit Loss Reporting

Perform monthly validation processes of our Credit Loss Reserving IT system (Currently OSX) including validating inputs and reasonability of outputs. (Reconciliation with receivables system, IFRS9/CECL comparisons, I2I comparisons, staging check, curve linking analysis, other validation to be determined)

Support Global business with ad hoc requests gathering and organizing data from Credit Loss Reserving IT system (Currently OSX) identifying / investigating irregularities, audit support, or other analysis requiring contract level details.

• Lead Insurance Entities Accounting Close
• Lead Center of Excellence for Ford Credit Dividend Accounting Team
• Provide peer level support to Securitization Accounting Team and gain technical expertise in Securitization Accounting of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for all European Deals.
• Ensure compliance with global policies, procedures and FMs
• Assist with the reviews and updates of all financial reporting desk procedures, FCE procedures, and policy statements
• Partner with Stakeholders and FCGBC Leadership to transition more complex work from FMCC in future

Qualifications
Essential:

• Candidate should hold professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and have reasonable experience of 4+ years in Accounting and Reporting field.
• Take a meticulous approach to their work with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and accurately to tight deadlines.
• Evidence of demonstrating a high level of FORD leadership behaviours.
• Ability to work within a team environment and on own initiative.
• Adaptability in completing a diverse range of tasks.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• PC literacy including a good knowledge of Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams

Desirable:

• Familiar with US GAAP & IFRS.
• Preparation of consolidated accounts.
• PSGL and HFM system experience.
• Project management experience.