Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gordon Brothers is a company that has been helping clients unlock the potential of their assets since 1903. The Senior Analyst, ABL Field Examiner will provide financial due diligence and auditing services, executing asset-based field examinations and delivering insightful analysis on financial statements.
Responsibilities
- Performs on-site engagements consisting of field examinations of prospect and existing asset-based borrower's collateral records and financial reports to determine / assess collateral values that secure loans to identify and highlights areas of collateral weakness, areas of potential exposure for the lender’s collateral, and to detect fraudulent activity
- In addition to focusing on accounts receivable, inventory or other assets supporting the Borrowing Bases, the audits will include a review of books and records; analyses of accounts payable, bank statements, tax payments and filing status, insurance, sources, uses of cash and financial statement reviews that include other assets, other liabilities, and equity accounts
- Effectively perform and document audit activities in accordance with professional standards and methodologies
- Performs detail testing as defined by the field examination program to analyze and validate information
- Evaluates accounting system controls and data integrity
- Is able to efficiently use various software, client templates and data mining programs. Able to assist others in using software applications
- Verifies that collateral is being reported and managed per the terms and conditions stipulated in the Loan Document
- Documents findings/results of engagements; writes concisely and convincingly; provides constructive and sometimes critical feedback to staff both verbally and in writing; is a knowledge source for clients and staff; presents confidently in writing and verbally to others, highlighting areas of risk and exposure, material variances, conclusions reached from testing results, and related recommendations for improvement, if necessary
- Understand procedures, results and business impacts; documents and expresses such understanding in both written and verbal form
- Takes responsibility for the management of engagements including assigning tasks effectively; improves efficiency of the field exam process
- Is able to manage the deliverable to the client from start to finish; serves as the primary client/borrower contact on engagements, providing exemplary customer service during and subsequent to the completion of engagements
- Contributes to and promotes a positive environment to improve team effectiveness
- Maintains a current professional development plan reflecting a commitment to self-development
- Meets administrative reporting requirements
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, audit or finance or equivalent experience in finance, public accounting, or banking required
- Minimum of 4 years prior experience in field exam, including knowledge of borrowing base lending, Asset Based Lending (ABL) or other forms of secured finance
- Financial books and records or financial auditing experience required; forensic accounting/ financial due diligence experience helpful
- Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and Word is required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
- A high degree of integrity and business acumen
- Highly motivated professionals who enjoy a team environment and work well independently
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Strong time management skills
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools, techniques and processes for research, data gathering and reporting
- Attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
- Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical capabilities
- Strong accounting, audit, and writing skills
- Knowledge of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements; familiarity with GAAP principles
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently without supervision
- Desire to learn and grow
- Ability to travel is required to visit borrower locations within the U.S
- Working knowledge of MS PowerPoint
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental benefits
- A generous 401(k) match
- Time off benefits
- Bonus plan
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