Assistant Manager | F&A Operate: Record to Report

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Record to Report Process:

  Oversee the end-to-end

  Record to Report (R2R)

  process, including

  journal entries

  ,

  month-end and year-end closings

  ,

  account reconciliations

  ,

  financial reporting

  , and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

• Financial Reporting:

  Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.

• Month-End/Year-End Closing:

  Coordinate and ensure the timely and accurate completion of

  month-end

  and

  year-end closing

  activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations.

• Account Reconciliation:

  Supervise the preparation and review of account reconciliations, ensuring that all discrepancies are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.

• Compliance & Internal Controls:

  Ensure compliance with accounting policies, financial regulations (e.g.,

  GAAP

  ,

  IFRS

  ), and internal controls. Identify and address any gaps or weaknesses in internal controls related to the R2R process.

• Process Improvement:

  Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the

  Record to Report

  process by implementing best practices, automation, and continuous improvements.

• Financial Analysis:

  Support financial analysis and variance analysis, identifying trends, discrepancies, and areas for cost savings or process improvements.

• Team Leadership:

  Manage and mentor a team of junior accountants and staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment.

• Stakeholder Management:

  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including

  tax

  ,

  internal audit

  ,

  procurement

  , and

  business units

  , to ensure the accurate and timely flow of information and financial data.

• Audit Support:

  Assist in the preparation for external and internal audits, ensuring that all documentation and records are accurate and complete.

• Systems & Tools:

  Work with financial systems (e.g.,

  SAP

  ,

  Oracle

  ,

  Microsoft Dynamics

  ) to ensure accurate and efficient processing of accounting transactions. Support the integration and optimization of financial tools and platforms.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree

  in

  Accounting

  ,

  Finance

  ,

  Business Administration

  , or related field (Mandatory).

• 5+ years

  of experience in

  Finance & Accounting

  , specifically in

  Record to Report (R2R)

  , with at least

  2 years

  in a supervisory or leadership role.

• Experience with ERP Systems

  such as

  SAP

  ,

  Oracle

  , or similar financial software.
• Strong understanding of

  GAAP

  ,

  IFRS

  , and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in managing month-end and year-end close processes and

  account reconciliations

  .
• Knowledge of internal controls and compliance requirements for financial reporting.
• Proven experience in financial reporting,

  financial analysis

  , and

  variance analysis

  .

• Advanced Excel skills

  , including pivot tables, macros, and data analysis functions.
• Experience with

  continuous improvement initiatives

  and process automation within accounting functions is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Leadership & Team Management:

  Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team while fostering collaboration and a results-driven culture.

• Attention to Detail:

  High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in financial reporting and reconciliations.

• Problem-Solving:

  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies quickly.

• Communication Skills:

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.

• Time Management:

  Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively.

• Process Optimization:

  Ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce errors in the Record to Report process.

• Adaptability:

  Ability to adapt to changing business needs and regulatory environments while maintaining high standards of financial integrity.

Preferred Experience:

• CPA

  or equivalent professional accounting certification (preferred).
• Experience with

  finance transformation projects

  , such as the implementation of automation tools or process optimization strategies in accounting.
• Familiarity with

  taxation

  and compliance processes related to financial reporting.
• Knowledge of

  business intelligence (BI) tools

  for reporting and analysis.