Quality Analyst - Financial Services

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Job Summary

The Quality Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of financial services in Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Travel & Entertainment (T&E) accounting, and Master Data Management. The successful candidate will review processes, assess transactional quality, identify root causes of quality issues, and work with cross-functional teams to improve processes and standard operating procedures. The role demands a strong understanding of financial services and a continuous improvement mindset to drive excellence in service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

 Quality Review and Compliance
• Conduct in-depth reviews of transactions in AP, AR, GL, T&E accounting, and Master Data to ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant regulations.
• Assess transaction accuracy and identify any discrepancies, providing feedback to ensure corrective actions are taken.

Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement
• Analyze root causes of quality issues, focusing on eliminating process defects and inconsistencies within finance processes.
• Develop recommendations for process improvements, partnering with stakeholders in AP, AR, GL, and T&E teams to streamline workflows and enhance accuracy.

Performance Metrics and Reporting
• Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality in financial transactions and master data management.
• Present findings and recommendations in quality review meetings, providing insights into trends, recurring issues, and areas for improvement.

Training and Development
• Collaborate with process leads and training teams to develop and deliver training programs focused on process accuracy, compliance, and best practices.
• Mentor team members and provide guidance on adhering to quality standards and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) are an advantage.

 Experience
• 3+ years of experience in a finance or accounting role within AP, AR, GL, or T&E functions, ideally in a GBS or shared services environment.
• Proven experience in quality assurance, process auditing, or quality analysis is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, particularly in AP, AR, GL, T&E accounting, and master data management.
• Excellent analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, QAD, Coupa) and data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey findings and recommendations.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is an advantage.

Preferred Attributes
• High commitment to quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Proactive, with the ability to independently drive process improvements.
• A collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace. Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.