Senior Associate - London, United Kingdom - MSCI Inc

MSCI Inc

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Your Team responsibilities

Our Subscription revenue represents the largest revenue stream at MSCI, at $1.5B+ for fiscal year 2021. This role will be responsible for performing various aspects of the financial and management accounting, analytics and reporting related to Subscription Revenues arising from specialty, standard and nonstandard contracts with clients. This position will provide operational accounting, reporting, and forecasting support to the Business and Sales teams, as well as provide accounting guidance for revenue recognition and reporting matters pertaining to customer contract arrangements. This role will be responsible for supporting a fastgrowing global organization through partnering with key business stakeholders to deliver critical business initiatives and closely collaborate with business partners on financial analysis and forecasting. This position will also lead or support special projects as they arise, including process improvement initiatives, system implementations and developing processes to account for new revenue contracts. This role will have tremendous opportunity to work with a diverse set of finance and nonfinance stakeholders.

What we will offer you:

At MSCI, we provide competitive benefits programs in every region in which we do business. While our benefits plans vary in availability in our different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as a MSCI employee. Wherever you are with us, you will find benefits that can help ensure your health and wellbeing and contribute to your financial security.
A hybrid work environment, for the vast majority of employees, offering a more progressive way of working to give you the flexibility, accountability, and responsibility to empower you to perform at your very best. At the center of this way of working is a culture which is built on a strong foundation of trust. We trust our people and they trust our organization's leaders to support them.
An inclusive and performance driven culture where you are empowered to maximize your potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work
A purposeful approach to Wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our Here For You Employee Assistance Program provides confidential emotional support with local experts, financial and legal advice in a wide range of issues as well as access to online information, resources and tools. All the services are available for our employees free of charge.

Your key responsibilities -

Collaborate closely with key business partners, for example, Product Finance, Legal, Sales, Run Rate, Tax, and Billing to deliver critical business initiatives and identify value opportunities
Operate as a key team member of subscription revenue team with responsibility of the accurate and completeness of revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP.
Perform contract review and ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with MSCI's policy and revenue recognition standards
Perform revenue operations, which includes execution of monthly revenue close, variance analysis, reporting, and account reconciliations for revenue and related accounts agreements
Analyse and report key revenue metrics and results and implement and enhance revenue accounting policies and procedures
Assess and implement changes to contractual agreements for accounting impacts and potential reporting needs
Streamline and improve subscription revenue accounting processes to improve clarity and efficiency
Maintain and update operations of internal controls, policies and procedures related to revenue recognition, monthly close and reporting processes
Support audits performed by internal audit, external audit, legal entity, and SOX teams
Participate in continual process improvements, automation, and implementation of best practices
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to participate in special projects, system implementation and enhancement and ad hoc analysis

Your skills and experience that will help you excel _- _**- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounting or Finance related field

College or University degree in accounting or finance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Hungarian and English
Public accounting and/or industry accounting experience with multinational public companies which comply with U.S. GAAP or IFRS
Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant or equivalent
Ability to articulate complex concepts in clear, simple, and logical terms
Detail oriented, organized, and analytical thinking
Team player and desire to work effectively with diverse cultures in a global organization
Proven track record of strong problem solving and analytic skills
Forwardthinking mindset
Ability to navigate through undefined s