Financial Master Data Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Costa Rica.

📋 Description

• Develop and uphold financial master data within required systems in line with company policies, procedures, processes, and governance.

• Maintain approval tables and approver data that align with policies in the relevant systems.

• Assist in the collection of master data, financial reporting mappings, and approval mappings.

• Handle user requests for the creation and modification of master data.

• Monitor and rank requests based on guidelines and Service Level Agreements.

• Keep training materials, process documentation, and forms up to date.

• Engage with internal and external partners alongside the core FMD virtual team.

• Offer guidance and training on master data.

• Address issues and conduct data and risk analysis.

• Facilitate master data activities for implementations, upgrades, enhancements, integrations, legal entity consolidations, and business projects.

• Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements.

• Collaborate on integration, enhancement, and business directive initiatives.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Assist in ERP project implementations and liaise with stakeholders and the business.

• Support Approval & Authorizations (CFA) activities and processes.

• Execute additional duties as assigned in accordance with FMD operational requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Understanding of systems and requirements related to master data processing, including forms, approvals, and policy.

• Familiarity with chart of accounts and maintenance, covering account types, normal balances, and usage.

• Knowledge of Hyperion or other financial reporting tools and associated master data management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.

• Awareness of internal controls and mitigations (SOX Compliance).

• Understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (USGAAP).

• Background in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Planning & Analysis is preferred.

• Experience with SAP is preferred.

• Capability to comprehend multi-dimensional approval matrices and convert them into system approval rules.

• Skill in interpreting and analyzing customer requests and making master data suggestions.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Clear, effective, and professional communication in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Competence in collecting data and performing data and risk analysis.

• Ability to identify and resolve finance master data issues.

• Strong prioritization skills to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Ability to plan, organize, and execute master data maintenance in accordance with procedures.

• Proficiency in creating and managing process documentation.

• Strong organizational skills for handling global requests.

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• 2–4 years of experience in a finance-related industry.

• 2–4 years of experience (or equivalent experience in lieu of the degree).

• Experience in data analytics and auditing is preferred.

• Minimum English proficiency of B2; Portuguese is a plus.

• Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents.

• Capability to write business correspondence in English.

• Skill in presenting to a group.

• Ability to apply logic and quantitative reasoning.

• Competence in drawing inferences and adhering to detailed procedures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries.

• Comprehensive benefits.

• An inclusive environment.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.