Senior Project Owner (Accounting Division-AP+AR)
Overview
ARDEM
The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive accounting background to act as a subject matter expert (SME) during the sales cycle, and then lead the successful implementation and ongoing management of complex finance and accounting (F&A) outsourcing projects for our clients.
Responsibilities and Duties:
The Senior Project Owner's responsibilities are divided into such core areas:
Project Management & Client Communication-
End-to-End Project Management:
Oversee multiple, concurrent F&A outsourcing projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Client Relationship Management:
Serve as the main point of contact for high-value clients, maintaining strong, consultative relationships and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle. Workflow Development:
Design and develop detailed workflow processes and comprehensive work instructions for the delivery team. Quality & Compliance:
Implement rigorous Quality Assurance (QA) and auditing processes, leveraging a deep understanding of accounting standards to ensure all work product meets internal quality and client/regulatory compliance requirements.
Accounting Process Oversight-
- Supervise Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, including invoice processing, reconciliations, payment runs, aging reports, and vendor/customer query resolution.
- Review and validate accounting entries for accuracy and compliance with accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closings.
- Oversee cash flow tracking, expense management, and accrual accounting.
- Identify discrepancies through reconciliation and initiate corrective actions
Team Management & Mentorship (The Leadership Role)-
Team Leadership:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Process Associates, providing clear direction, technical guidance, and performance feedback. Resource Optimization:
Assign tasks and responsibilities to ensure the optimal and efficient utilization of team resources across all assigned projects.
Team Leadership and Quality Control-
- Lead and mentor a team of accounting analysts and process associates to ensure project excellence.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, provide structured feedback, and identify training needs.
- Review work output to maintain accuracy, consistency, and compliance with quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for better efficiency and accuracy in accounting workflows.
Solutions Design & Sales Support (The Strategic Role)-
Subject Matter Expertise:
Act as the primary Accounting and Finance SME for the sales team, providing deep technical insights to prospective clients. Solution Design & Sales:
Analyse complex client F&A operations (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Reporting
) to design, propose, and "sell" tailored Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Business Process Automation (BPA) solutions. Process Improvement Consulting:
Collaborate with internal teams and clients to perform a thorough analysis of their existing finance processes, identifying areas for efficiency gains, cost reduction, and quality improvement through ARDEM's services. Documentation & Presentation:
Develop high-quality proposals and presentations to clearly articulate the value proposition and implementation strategy to client stakeholders.
Reporting & Analysis-
- Prepare detailed client and internal reports covering process performance, financial summaries, and SLA adherence.
- Provide analytical insights for decision-making, variance analysis, and cost optimization.
- Create dashboards and visual reports to communicate progress and highlight bottlenecks.
Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications-
Education:
Experience:
- Significant experience in
project management
or similar delivery/consulting roles. - Experience
managing multiple
client accounts in parallel Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of accounting
principles and practices (e.g., US GAAP, internal controls). - Experience in
designing, implementing, or selling BPO/BPA solutions
, particularly within the finance and accounting domain.
Core Competencies-
Financial Acumen:
Consultative Sales Support:
Project Management Skills:
Communication: Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and verbal, for effective client and team management.
Problem-Solving:
ERP and Process Automation-
- Lead implementation, configuration, and optimization of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Sage, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
- Create and maintain master data, workflows, and reporting dashboards within ERP platforms.
- Collaborate with technical teams to automate recurring accounting and reporting tasks.
- Generate and analyse ERP-based reports for financial insights, KPIs, and performance reviews.
- Train team members on ERP navigation, reporting tools, and compliance practices.
Technical Requirements-
System:
Windows laptop/desktop (Intel i5 or higher, minimum 8GB RAM).Screen:
Minimum 14 inches, Full HD (19201080 resolution).Internet:
High-speed broadband connection (100 Mbps or higher).Software:
AnyDesk for remote connectivity
