Business Analyst-Fin Systems (SAP, Finance)

Moody’s is looking for a Business Analyst to join our Global Business Services Team. The Business Analyst will work closely with multiple groups and stakeholders to troubleshoot accounting related end-user requirements and facilitate solutions. The Business Analyst will also work closely with the SAP COE and IT teams to document user requirements, conduct QA (Quality Assurance ) Testing and facilitate User Acceptance Testing prior to deployment. The ideal candidate will have a background in Accounting and/or a relevant educational background with Accounting, and would be able to work closely with internal team, stakeholders and IT.

Role/Responsibilities:
* Conduct prioritization meetings with the nominated business process owner for each area.
* Assist in gathering requirements for process automations, and communicating these to the appropriate departments for implementation
* Perform System Functionality and QA Testing to ensure solution is as expected prior to UAT.
* Work closely with SAP COE & IT teams to ensure user needs are adequately communicated for all projects
* Prepare for User Acceptance Testing scripts where necessary, ensuring all possible scenarios are captured, prepare testing documentation, assign testers and make certain that system access is available prior to UAT
* Test new reports and processes, pre- and post- implementation
* Prepare transition plan post UAT/pre-rollout which will address the team training and transition of new duties/processes to related teams
* Provide training when required to team members on new reports, processes, procedures prior to implementation.
* Review and update procedure documentation, as needed
* Recommend improvements to the existing workflow, document and execute approved changes/processes
* Troubleshoot issues that arise in the department related to projects and system functionality
* Comply with key controls as mandated by Sarbanes Oxley
* Perform SOX Compliance Testing to ensure conformity with SAB 104, as needed
* Ensure all controls are covered and documented following any new enhancement.
* Provide ad hoc support to all teams above

Education & Qualifications
* Must have 6-8 years of experience in an accounting or accounting systems related function
* Prior experience in a global company working towards toward deadlines and competing priorities with experience communicating at all levels would be beneficial.
* Experience with data analysis and must be strong with MS Excel
* Prior experience working with SAP, Concur, Blackline, Sales Force, Prolease, Vertex desired
* Experience with financial system enhancements and implementation as it relates to Accounting processes desired but not required.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or equivalent, required
* Certification in Agile Product Owner, Scrum and/or Lean Six Sigma desired but not required.

Computer Application Experience:
* Proficient in Microsoft Office primarily Excel and Word
* Some experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is desirable as well as Microsoft Access and Projects, but not necessary
* Enterprise software suite knowledge (SAP, SalesForce, Blackline, Prolease, Vertex PeopleSoft, Hyperion ) preferred

Key competencies:
* Job knowledge and technical skills
* Team player
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal skills) and be able to interface with individuals at all levels
* Ability to adapt to fast pace and growing environment
* Must be detail oriented
* Must demonstrate problem solving skills and judgment
* Should take initiative where appropriate and be results oriented