Moody's Investors Service is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Moody's commitment and expertise contributes to transparent and integrated financial markets, protecting the integrity of credit. The firm's ratings and analysis track debt covering
The Company
Moody's Investors Service is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Moody's commitment and expertise contributes to transparent and integrated financial markets, protecting the integrity of credit. The firm's ratings and analysis track debt covering more than 100 sovereign nations, 11,000 corporate issuers, 26,000 public finance issuers, and 110,000 structured finance obligations. Moody's also publishes credit opinions, research and commentary, serving more than 8,700 customer accounts worldwide. Moody's Investors Service is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO), which reported revenue of $2.3 billion in 2007, employs approximately 3,600 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 29 countries. Additional information about the company is available at www.moodys.com.
Department
The European Finance Controllership Group consists of 22 employees across Europe with a central hub in London. The team are responsible for group US financial reporting, local statutory reporting and financial controls for each of the EMEA offices.
Responsibilities
The Role The role holder will be based in London, working as part of the European Accounts Payable team handling the supplier invoice process for certain EMEA entities. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable * Accurate and timely recording of supplier invoices / T&E expenses * Ensuring accurate posting by Line of Business * Ensuring invoices are correctly approved * Ensuring items are correctly posted for VAT and tax purposes * Resolving disputed items with the assistance of the managers responsible for approving the expense Fixed Assets * Recording Fixed asset invoices Internal Accounting Controls * Assisting Financial Accountants with AP Trade Adjustment reconciliations - this involves reconciling vendors accounts and correcting entries on AP module * Ensuring that all accounting policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
Experience
* Relevant work experience of working in a similar role or shared service centre
Qualifications
* Part qualified Accountant (AAT/ACCA or similar)
Key Tech and Non-Tech Skills
* Well developed IT skills including Email, Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Experience of working with ERP software based accounting package (preferably PeopleSoft) Non technical skills * Client Care * Ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels * Ability to ensure ongoing self development * Strong attention to detail * Highly organised and efficient * Ability to work to tight deadlines * Good interpersonal skills * Good verbal and written communication skills * Work using own initiative and without close supervision * Excellent planning, organizational, implementation and follow-up skills required * Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage several projects This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties, it is not exhaustive and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our business this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description, and according to the needs of the business.
Languages
* Fluency in English and French is essential. * Fluency in one other European languages would be advantageous
Equal Employment Opportunity
Moody's Investors Service Ltd is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its recruitment practices. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees, candidates and clients regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
