Principal, Accounting Research Analyst

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Ideagen is the invisible force behind many things we rely on every day - from keeping airplanes soaring in the sky, to ensuring the food on our tables is safe, to helping doctors and nurses care for the sick. So, when you think of Ideagen, think of it as the silent teammate that's always working behind the scenes to help those people who make our lives safer and better.

Every day millions of people are kept safe using Ideagen software. We have offices all over the world including America, Australia, Malaysia and India with people doing lots of different and exciting jobs.

Ideagen believes that by recruiting diverse and talented individuals, we create an inclusive community for all. We are committed to empowering all colleagues to maximize their potential and express their unique characteristics, experience, and knowledge to achieve their ambitions.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Principal Accounting Research Analyst who specializes in SEC (US Securities and Exchange Commission) accounting regulations. As a key member of our Audit Analytics Data Operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely data entry of financial information pertaining to SEC reporting standards. Your expertise in SEC accounting regulations will be essential in analyzing and categorizing complex financial disclosures in our regulatory accounting databases. The Principal Accounting Research Analyst will be the local expert within the Malaysian team and will provide technical guidance to junior members of the Data Operations team. They will liaise with the US-based Research team to ensure consistent methodologies are applied across a wide variety of accounting-related data collection procedures.

Responsibilities

• SEC Reporting Analysis: Apply your specialized knowledge of SEC accounting regulations to ensure all data is categorized in accordance with the appropriate reporting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and SEC requirements.
• Training and mentoring: Perform training and mentoring of junior level team members to expand their knowledge of SEC/IFRS accounting regulations in the context of data entry into Audit Analytics proprietary databases.
• Quality Assurance: Execute regular quality checks on entered data to identify and rectify any discrepancies or errors promptly. Assist in developing and implementing data quality control measures to enhance the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with evolving SEC accounting regulations, reporting requirements, and industry best practices. Proactively seek opportunities for professional development to enhance your expertise in SEC regulations.
• Data Entry and Verification: Accurately enter financial data concerning, but not limited to, income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and footnotes, into relevant databases or systems. Verify the accuracy of entered data through careful review and cross-referencing with source documents.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation is a plus.
• High level of reading comprehension (in English).
• 5+ years experience in accounting or related field.
• Proven experience in accurate data entry, preferably within a finance or accounting context.
• In-depth understanding of SEC accounting regulations, reporting standards, and disclosure requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify discrepancies and implement corrective measures.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings.

Behaviours

• Ambitious - Drive, Planning & Execution
• Adventurous - Flexibility & Resilience and Savvy Thinking
• Community - Collaboration & Communication

Ideagen is a UK company quoted on the London Stock Exchange AIM market (Ticker: IDEA.LN).

With a presence in 150 countries, Ideagen provides quality, audit and risk software to organisations operating in highly regulated industries. Its clients span sectors including aviation, financial services, life science, healthcare and manufacturing, with offices in the UK, Europe, America, UAE, South East Asia and Australia.

With an excellent portfolio of software products including Q-Pulse, Coruson, Pentana Audit, Pentana Performance and PleaseReview, Ideagen helps its clients reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, strengthen compliance and oversight and anticipate and manage every detail of risk.

Currently, more than 5,000 organisations use Ideagen's products including more than 300 global aviation organisations, seven of the top 10 UK accounting firms, all of the top aerospace and defence companies and 75% of the world's leading pharmaceutical firms.

Ideagen's diverse and varied customer base includes many well-known, global brands such as British Airways, Aggreko, BAE, Ryanair, US Navy, KLM, BBVA, Bank of New York, Commerzbank, Meggitt, Heineken, Johnson Matthey, Haeco Group and European Central Bank, Air Asia, Weststar Aviation Services. As well as this, Ideagen counts more than 250 hospitals across the UK and US amongst its client base.

Ideagen directly employs more than 1000 members of staff and touches every continent globally.

Perks and benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 16% EPF, Training, Flexible holiday.