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The Process Operations Lead will have the responsibility of overseeing and standardizing the Record-To-Report ("RTR") processes for fixed assets and associated end-to-end business processes, including accounting for intangible assets and leases (collectively, Fixed Assets). You will collaborate with operational accounting teams to gather and analyze data, design process metrics, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess the health of processes. Additionally, you will drive the implementation of process improvements, track open items, testing, and defect resolution, and provide general production support activities. Your role will involve advancing and accelerating the close process, enhancing the efficiency of accounting processes, and ensuring timely deliverables. As the Process Operations Lead, you will guide operational accounting teams in handling and resolving complex bottlenecks and issues that impact fixed assets and lease accounting. You will provide support to global process owners, project managers, and operations in terms of policy, process documentation, and insights. Furthermore, you will assist in developing and documenting process narratives, standard operating procedures, job aids, flowcharts, and training documents. Ensuring SOx compliance will be a crucial aspect of your role by adhering to internal control requirements, maintaining documentation of key processes and controls, and enhancing the control environment with effective controls. You will serve as a financial and accounting subject matter expert to business partners regarding Fixed Assets, offering guidance on both the technical and business aspects of the RTR processes. Collaboration with Risk & Controls will be essential to identify risks and design/enhance processes and controls necessary to comply with Company policy. Staying informed about upcoming changes to accounting pronouncements related to Fixed Assets will be part of your responsibilities. You will work with technical accounting counterparts to quantify impacts and implement changes to processes or policies as required. Additionally, you will support the implementation of RTR enterprise technology solutions, including SAP S/4HANA. Furthermore, you will support internal order/project accounting processes and SAP fixed assets master data administration. You will also administer the financial accounting aspects of the Company's global lease accounting system, CoStar. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as Tax, FP&A, P2P, Real Estate, and Technology, will be necessary in your role. You will also be assigned other duties and special projects as needed, which may include analysis, automation, process standardization, transitions, among others. Key Skills: - Specialized Diploma - Chartered Accountant - Extensive knowledge (8+ years) - Understanding of US GAAP/IFRS and SOx - Experience with SAP S/4HANA, CoStar, OneStream, and BlackLine - Minimum of two years of practical experience in process design and improvement methodologies (Kaizen, 6S, BPM) Pre-Employment Screening: If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. The pre-employment screening may include employment history, education, and other information necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position, depending on the vacancy and applicable law.,
