Analyst/Accountant – Loss Prevention Analytics
JSG Inc.
5 East Crescent Blvd
Collingswood NJ 08108
Ph: 856.456.5007
Mr. Kalpesh Shah, President
JOB DESCRIPTION: Analyst/Accountant – Loss Prevention Analytics
Location: Collingswood, NJ
Purpose of Position: The Analyst - Loss Prevention Analytics works directly on the analysis and review of fraud and theft activities. In addition, this role will assist the Manager in the development and implementation of tools and templates used for key metrics and benchmarks to help drive profitability to the franchisee. The Analyst further supports revenue and comp sales growth by strengthening the franchisee network through working on broad based deterrence and detection initiatives to identify potential Sales Reducing Activities. The Analyst will take part in helping to develop, refine and implement department projects and engage as a subject
matter expert in brand projects, educate and bring forth ideas to peers and other members of the department.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and present evidence of underreporting or other violations including the
collection and completion of data, records, and analysis.- Conduct financial analysis, payroll analysis, cash flow analysis, tracing funds, etc. in the course of franchisee investigation in partnership Manager(s).
- Summarize and present internal reports, schedules, and exhibits to present in depth findings of investigations
- Communicate and present data to leadership, multi unit leaders and managers. Include recommendations for next steps and process improvements
- Collaborate on key Loss Prevention initiatives involving Theft, under ringing cash discrepancies. Developing, and implementing policies and procedures to identify reporting variances in new company initiatives and across various sales channels
- Develop and present research to leadership and cross functional partners
- Identify and test gaps in the sales reporting process, implement policies and procedures for long term mitigation of underreporting and other Loss Prevention risks
- Communicate with franchisee and cross-functional teams as needed
- Develop, refine, and implement a variety of new tools, templates, and processes to analyze franchisee business records
- Work with and provide guidance to mangers to generate ideas and create templates used to efficiently and effectively analyze large amounts of franchisee documents and data. Utilize video surveillance and pos reports to identify theft and gaps.
- Continuously improve the methods used to analyze and compile data and records in support of LP investigations
- Actively participate in initiatives involving proactive identification of suspicious activity through the use of Business Intelligence (BI) systems and be a key resource for understanding and utilizing all available systems and tools to analyze and benchmark Point of Sale data trends
- Expand the development of utilizing transactional LP data including further expansion of the Proactive Referral Program
Experience and Education Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree a plus. Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or comparable degree accepted. Foreign degree accepted.
- Experience in Loss Prevention, forensic accounting, or auditing background, data analytics, or financial services industry with investigative experience preferred
- Ability to effectively manage department/corporate projects and to prioritize multiple tasks effectively and efficiently
- Experience working with cross-functional departments in a business environment. Retail or QSR business environment a plus
Work Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday, 3pm – 11pm