Ledger and reconciliation AI Expert

Weekday 1; Portugal; Teletrabalho; EUR 122 000 - 147 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Weekday 1 is seeking a Ledger & Reconciliation AI Expert to join the finance and data transformation team in a remote, multi-country setup. The role focuses on ledger management, intercompany eliminations, and AI-driven automation to enhance accuracy and efficiency of financial processes.

You will drive end-to-end reconciliations, design chart of accounts, and implement AI-powered tools to streamline workflows, while collaborating with global teams to ensure timely financial close and high data

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 2-8 years of experience in ledger management, reconciliations, or financial controllership.
• Strong expertise in account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Hands-on experience with intercompany accounting and eliminations.
• Deep understanding of chart of accounts design and governance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and reconciliation tools.
• Exposure to AI/ML-based finance tools or automation platforms is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• You will manage and optimize end-to-end account reconciliations across systems.
• Identify discrepancies and perform variance analysis to highlight trends, anomalies, and risks.
• Automate reconciliation workflows using AI tools to reduce manual work and improve turnaround time.
• Handle intercompany transactions and eliminations with accurate recording and reconciliation.
• Contribute to chart of accounts design, alignment with reporting, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve mismatches and close books timely.

Conhecimentos

Ledger management

Reconciliations

Variance analysis

Intercompany accounting

Financial controllership

AI tools familiarity

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Ferramentas

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Reconciliation tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This role is for one of our clients

Compensation: $100-$120 per hour (20 hours per week commitment) Job Type: Part-time / Contract

Location: US, UK, Canada, France, Portugal (remote)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Ledger & Reconciliation AI Expert to join our finance and data transformation team. This role sits at the intersection of accounting, data analytics, and emerging AI technologies, focusing on improving the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of financial processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in ledger management, reconciliation practices, and financial data structures, while leveraging AI-driven tools to streamline workflows and enhance decision-making.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing and optimizing end-to-end account reconciliation processes, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial records across systems. This includes performing detailed account reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and conducting variance analysis to highlight trends, anomalies, and potential risks. You will play a key role in automating reconciliation workflows using AI tools, reducing manual intervention, and improving turnaround time.

A significant aspect of the role involves handling intercompany transactions and eliminations. You will ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, and elimination of intercompany balances in compliance with accounting standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams across geographies will be essential to resolve mismatches and ensure timely closure of books.

You will also contribute to the design, structuring, and ongoing maintenance of the chart of accounts. This includes aligning account hierarchies with reporting requirements, ensuring consistency across business units, and supporting scalability as the organization grows. Leveraging AI and data tools, you will help enhance account mapping, classification, and reporting accuracy.

AI & Process Optimization

The role requires a forward-thinking mindset to integrate AI into traditional accounting functions. You will evaluate, implement, and optimize AI-powered reconciliation tools, anomaly detection systems, and financial data models. Your work will focus on improving data quality, automating repetitive tasks, and enabling predictive insights for finance teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CA or equivalent qualification preferred
• 2-8 years of experience in ledger management, reconciliations, or financial controllership
• Strong expertise in account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Hands-on experience with intercompany accounting and eliminations
• Deep understanding of chart of accounts design and governance
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and reconciliation tools
• Exposure to AI/ML-based finance tools or automation platforms is highly desirable
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means delivering highly accurate financial records, significantly reducing reconciliation timelines through automation, and proactively identifying discrepancies before they impact reporting. You will act as a bridge between finance and technology, driving smarter, faster, and more reliable financial operations.