What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Analyst, Finance position at Gap Inc.?
About the Role
Assists in the leadership, development and implementation of inventory business initiatives across the organization. Identifies and recommends on-going opportunities for improvement and changes across departments. Responsible for coordinating the financial close process and for managing outside auditor queries regarding inventory transactions and reconciliations.
What You'll Do
- Thorough understanding of corporate inventory systems and their impact to the General Ledger.
- Consults with Brand / GapTech business partners to ensure new business initiatives / systems correctly update the inventory stock ledger and maintain a strong internal control environment
- Supports the fiscal closing process in accordance with GAAP
- Prepare month-end journal entries, complex balance sheet reconciliations and comprehensive supporting schedules
- Supports/Manages several accrual processes and inventory reserves to ensure the financial integrity of internally and externally reported inventory valuation.
- Provides ad hoc analysis and presents conclusions and recommendations to senior management
- Ensure compliance with internal controls (SOX) and proper documentation of processes
- Support external audit requests as required including providing quarterly PBCs
Who You Are
- Comprehensive understanding of financial statements including balance sheets and general ledgers, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and the entire financial close process
- High level of individual accountability and the ability to influence others while maintaining key relationships in the business
- High level of emotional intelligence and be able to work under strict deadlines
- Savvy in entire MS Office Suite; strong Excel skills are needed to manage large amounts of data
- Anticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures