Accounting and Business Process Specialist

Responsible for project coordination for accounting and compliance, assisting in the financial process review for the accounting activities and ensuring accounting practices are in compliance with IFRS and BMW AG guidelines. Reviews internal controls in processes to ensure optimal efficiency. Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Responsible for coordinating the department project effort including scheduling, agreement with participants and overseeing testing, documentation, user training reporting on progress and results. Coordinates projects as agreed by management including planning, concept development, implementation, and documentation, testing and training. Represents the department in cross functional projects and coordinates the project needs with affected department members. Ensures accounting practices and reporting comply with IFRS principles and BMW AG guidelines. Reviews, maintains, and monitors the segregation of duties as represented by the system monitoring tool (BizRights APPROVA). Includes negotiating changes and mitigations with departments to maintain acceptable control. Develops and maintains Internal Control System (ICS) documentation including evaluating the effectiveness of controls and recommending changes. Coordinates ICS activities with BMW AG. Coordinates internal audit responses with departments. Assists with coordination of financial audits. Education BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance Required. Required Skills 5+ years of accounting experience SAP experience in FI, CO and MM modules (preferred) Manufacturing experience (preferred) Read, write and speak German (preferred) Advanced knowledge of US and IFRS accounting principles and internal control requirements. Advanced ability to review financial data and interpret results. Expert project management skills. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis in MS Access and Excel. Advanced process analysis skills. Expert proficiency in PC spreadsheets and general Windows environment. Advanced SAP proficiency, especially in FI, CO, MM, SD modules. Expert general ledger and general account maintenance knowledge. Job Types: Contract, Temporary Salary: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift Experience: Inventory control: 5 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: Greer, SC 29651: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person