Delivery Operations Team Lead

 About The Role  
Skill required: Record To Report - Account Management
Designation: Delivery Operations Team Lead
Qualifications:Chartered Accountant
Years of Experience:7 to 11 years
What would you do? The R2R Analyst is responsible for executing day to day activities relating to general ledger accounting, intercompany, reconciliations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial accounting and reporting across all business units (Field, BSB, Corporate, FST), while also supporting SOX controls, commentary preparation, and audit readiness. Technical SkillsSystemsSkill LevelPeopleSoft ERPAdvancedBlackLineIntermediateMicrosoft ExcelAdvancedSharePointIntermediateAnaplan (optional)BasicSQL/SigmaAwarenessWhat are we looking for?
Adaptable and flexibleAbility to perform under pressureProblem-solving skillsDetail orientationAbility to establish strong client relationshipSkills & Competencies Accounting & ComplianceStrong understanding of US GAAP, statutory accounting, and internal control frameworks.Familiarity with SOX compliance, audit processes, and documentation standards. Analytical & Commentary WritingAbility to analyze financial data and write clear, concise, and insightful commentary.Strong business acumen to interpret variances and trends across BUs. Communication & CollaborationExcellent interpersonal skills to work with field, corporate, and audit teams.Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Ability to grapple with ambiguity and last-minute changes________________________________________
Roles and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities General Accounting & Month-End ClosePrepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepayments, reclasses) by gathering data from various systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Cassis, IBM, Workday) in line with the financial close calendar (eg:Accruals for missing invoices identified during the close process, Review of invoices not yet vouchered)Reviews financial data and identifies the need for any adhoc journal (eg:, Adjustments based on field estimates for utilities, correcting misclassified expenses)Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.Conduct GL reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in coordination with field and corporate teams.Support topside adjustments and post-close entries (e.g.,bonus, tax).Commentary & AnalyticsDraft clear, insightful commentary for P&L and balance sheet variancesCollaborate with field finance teams to gather business context and root cause analysis.Support flux analysis and internal audit reviews with well-documented narratives.Intercompany Assist in intercompany matching (AR and AP balances) , discrepancy resolution, and easy claim processing across markets - Broadline, Stockyard, Field, Chef storeCoordinate with Trading partners, field teams to validate journal entries; review Inventory transfers between various marketsPerform settlements between Markets (cash or non cash)Support non-trade intercompany transactions (e.g., labor transfers, allocations).Budgeting and ForecastingProduce rolling forecasts in AnaplanProcess Improvement & AutomationIdentify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.Support the transition of manual processes to BlackLine and ERP workflows. Optimize use of various template for auto-certification in blackline________________________________________
 Qualification Chartered Accountant