Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious individual to join the Finance Department as an Inventory Accounting Analyst. The Inventory Accounting team is built of 6 people and a manager, based in our Harlow office. It’s a good match for somebody, who likes challenges. On this position, you don’t have to do the same thing over and over. You have a chance to have an overall view on different things, cooperate with different teams, be exposed to a wide range of technologies. You can learn a lot and get to know the business from different sites.

What You Will Be Doing at Arrow?

• Analyzing cost and inventory levels using your own initiative.
• Processing journals.
• Accounts reconciliation.
• Preparing meaningful account analysis and corresponding documentation.
• Working independently to reconcile and report all inventory related GL accounts at period ends.
• Working in close collaboration with internal and external auditors.
• Monitor and ensure that data is factual and correct for IT and workflow processes.
• Active cooperation with other departments.
• Escalation of the issue’s to supervisor or manager.
• Ad hoc complex problem-solving.

What Are We Looking For?

• Good knowledge of MS Excel; including Pivot tables and V-lookups.
• Accuracy of data entry.
• Reconciliation and data manipulation skills.
• The ability to think analytically.
• Highly numerate and methodical.
• Good communication skills.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Effective resolution of issues and differences.
• English fluent.

The Skills That Will Help You to Succeed Even More:

• Oracle knowledge/experience.
• General knowledge of accounting, payables and receivables transactions.

Who you will cooperate with:

• Buyers/Asset Managers/Asset Director.
• European Shared Service Centre staff.
• Accounting staff.
• Warehouse staff.
• Corporate/European Finance staff.

What is in it For You?

• 1 year fixed term contract.
• Many internal opportunities to stay with Arrow for a longer period.
• Training on how to use Oracle, advanced Excel.
• Possibility for international cooperation.
• Pension plan.
• AON Plus benefit – the service offers a whole range of discounts and deals from leading brands and local retailers.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tastecard Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities