Finance Specialist

The Finance Specialist provides administrative support to the Finance department.

About Pinkerton

• Overview 170+ Years Strong.
• Industry Leader.
• Global Impact.
• At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients.
• To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client.
• Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions.
• Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our network of industry subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• The Specialist will complete financial reporting activities, oversee the purchase order and invoice processes, manage vendor relationships, and coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, and travel arrangements.
• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Complete daily administrative tasks in support of the department’s needs.
• Interact with cross functional teams.
• Prepare reports, financial statements, and other documents.
• Provide financial management advice on budget revisions and preparation of periodical forecasts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Establish and prepare accurate and timely information for budget monitoring and progress reporting of program funds.
• Oversee the raising of purchase order process; monitor and ensure sufficient funding.
• Communicate regularly with key colleagues through regular reporting, email, phone and occasional face-to-face meetings.
• Assist with data and record management processes.
• Coordinate meetings and agendas as well as travel arrangements.
• Record minutes, compile, transcribe, and distribute meeting minutes.
• Monitor on-going account activities and revise contracts, as needed.
• Ensure timely & correct invoices; resolve issues and ensure timely payments.
• Conduct internal Finance audits.
• Oversee the vendor enrollment process.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate in business administration, accounting, economics, or related field.
• At least three years of progressive professional experience at a public accounting firm or in an operational corporate accounting role with strong business modelling proficiency Strong working knowledge of accounting/financial principles and internal controls.
• Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, under multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Office 365 Suite with advanced Excel experience.

Working Conditions

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions; Regular computer usage. Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment. Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking. Travel, as required. Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.