Spark Tek Inc

Alteryx Consultant - Fund Accounting (Audit Support)

New York, NY, US

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13 days ago
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Summary

We are searching for a candidate to design, develop, implement and maintain complex Alteryx workflows specifically to support the Fund Accounting group's annual audit process.

Required Skills - Alteryx, Fund Accounting

Job Duties - " Design, develop, implement and maintain complex Alteryx workflows specifically to support the Fund Accounting group's annual audit process.

" Execute Alteryx workflows to replicate and validate key financial calculations and processes as part of the annual audit cycle.

" Migrate existing Alteryx workflows to Microsoft tools: Power BI/PowerApps.

" Collaborate closely with the Fund Accounting team to understand data sources, existing processes, calculation logic and audit requirements.

" Identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues within Alteryx workflows to ensure data accuracy and timely completion of audit-related tasks.

" Develop and implement strategies for centralizing data, workflow documentation and results related to the Alteryx audit process.

" Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all Alteryx workflows,including data lineage, processing logic and output validation steps.

" Assist in gathering, cleaning and preparing data from various sources for use within Alteryx workflows.

" Communicate workflow status, findings and potential issues clearly to team members and management.

" Identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced efficiency within the Alteryx audit procedures.

Job Requirements - " Proven proficiency with Alteryx Designer, including building complex data preparation, blending and analytical workflows. Alteryx Designer Core or Advanced Certified.

" Demonstrable experience using Alteryx for data manipulation, ETL, process automation, and reconciliation tasks.

" Demonstrable experience in migrating Alteryx workflows to Microsoft tools: Power BI/PowerApps.

" Strong understanding of data management principles and best practices.

" Experience working with diverse data sources (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, text files).

" Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

" Ability to understand and translate business requirements (specifically audit and accounting needs) into effective Alteryx solutions.

" Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage tasks, document processes thoroughly, and meet deadlines, particularly during the critical annual audit period.

" Effective communication skills to collaborate with accountants and external auditors.

" Ability to work independently and take ownership of Alteryx-related audit tasks.

" Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or a related quantitative field.

" Experience within the financial services industry, particularly asset management, private equity, or fund accounting.Understanding of fund accounting principles and audits.

" Experience with SQL querying and familiarity with data visualization tools.

Desired Skills

Desired Skills & Experience - - Banking/Finance industry experience

  • Project management experience
  • Team lead experience

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