General Ledger Analyst

As a General Ledger Analyst at Matillion, your responsibilities will include preparing and posting journal entries in NetSuite, reconciling general ledger accounts, assisting with month-end and year-end close activities, maintaining fixed asset registers, and supporting audits. Your role will involve collaboration with finance functions and the identification of process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

To qualify for the General Ledger Analyst position at Matillion, candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or an equivalent professional qualification. Additionally, strong experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems, a good understanding of IFRS principles, and proficiency in Excel are required.

The General Ledger Analyst role at Matillion is crucial for ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. You will assist in the preparation of accurate financial reports, support intercompany reconciliations, and play a vital part in audit processes to ensure all financial activity aligns with regulatory standards.

Matillion fosters a collaborative and transparent culture that values integrity and ambition. With fantastic benefits, a flexible working environment, and opportunities for career development, working as a General Ledger Analyst at Matillion means being part of a company that genuinely cares about its team members and their professional growth.

In the General Ledger Analyst role at Matillion, you will predominantly use NetSuite for accounting functions. You will also work extensively with Excel to handle large datasets, enabling you to effectively execute reconciliations, prepare reports, and support audits.

When responding to your experience with general ledger accounting, emphasize specific roles where you handled journal entries, reconciled accounts, and supported month-end close activities. Use concrete examples to illustrate your familiarity with accounting software and regulatory standards.

To answer effectively, discuss the methods you use to double-check your work, including reviews, reconciliations, and regimens you follow to ensure all entries are completed timely and accurately. Highlight your attention to detail and the importance of adhering to internal controls.

Mention specific accounting software you are experienced with, particularly NetSuite, and explain how you've utilized it in past roles for posting entries, generating reports, and conducting reconciliations. Provide examples to support your claims of proficiency.

Share a specific instance where you identified an inefficiency in a financial process. Describe what steps you took to implement changes, and detail the positive result of those changes on productivity or accuracy.

Talk about your approach to identifying discrepancies, investigating their root causes, and taking corrective actions. Mention any systematic approaches you have for ensuring timely resolutions and preventing future occurrences.

To answer effectively, provide a brief overview of IFRS principles, how they relate to your past work, and an example where you applied these principles in a real-world scenario to ensure compliance or financial accuracy.

Discuss your organization strategies such as using to-do lists, prioritizing tasks by deadline and importance, and maintaining communication with stakeholders to ensure you meet all critical deadlines.

Share a specific audit you were involved in, outlining any challenges faced, how you contributed to the process, and the skills you employed to navigate the situation successfully while supporting your team.

Illustrate your collaborative skills by discussing instances when you worked with teams such as FP&A or internal controls. Highlight communication, problem-solving, and teamwork as vital parts of achieving shared goals.

Your answer should reflect your understanding of Matillion's mission, its core values, and why you feel aligned with the company culture. Discuss your enthusiasm for contributing to a dynamic team and your desire to leverage your skills in a company dedicated to innovation in data productivity.