Job Description

Assistant Manager – Record to Record

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Key Roles and Responsibilities

Record to Report Operations

• Manage end-to-end R2R activities, including General Ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Ensure General Ledger transactions comply with Group policies, local statutory requirements, accounting standards, and standard operating procedures.

• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting adjustments to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Maintain the integrity of financial records and supporting documentation.

Financial Close and Reporting

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.

• Review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting through consolidation and reporting tools such as HFM/SURF or equivalent systems.

• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances and unusual transactions.

Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Controls

• Oversee preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation.

• Ensure timely resolution of reconciling items and aging balances.

• Drive compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance requirements.

• Identify process risks and implement corrective actions to strengthen the control environment.

Fixed Assets, Intercompany, and Inventory Accounting

• Oversee fixed asset accounting activities, including capitalization, depreciation, asset transfers, and disposals.

• Review and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring timely issue resolution and settlement.

• Ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of inventory balances and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).

• Support revenue recognition activities in compliance with IFRS/GAAP requirements.

Audit and Compliance

• Coordinate and support internal and external audits by ensuring timely availability of documentation and responses.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, local statutory requirements, and company policies.

• Monitor audit observations and drive closure of corrective actions.

Process Improvement and Automation

• Identify opportunities for process standardization, simplification, and automation within the R2R function.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery.

• Support implementation of automation solutions, ERP enhancements, and transformation projects.

• Drive best practices across accounting and reporting processes.

Stakeholder and Team Management

• Partner with Business Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Supply Chain, Shared Services, and external stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting issues.

• Act as a key contact for escalations related to financial reporting and accounting matters.

• Support, coach, and mentor team members to enhance capability and performance.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and process excellence.

Educational Requirements

• CA / CMA / CA Inter preferred.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration.

• Professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in General Ledger, Record-to-Report, or Financial Accounting functions.

• Experience in Shared Services, Global Business Services, or Business Process Outsourcing, Global Capabilities Center (GCC) environments is preferred.

• Experience in managing month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and stakeholder interactions.

Required Competencies

• Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting and Record-to-Report processes.

• Sound understanding of IFRS, GAAP, and financial reporting requirements.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial review skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Leadership and team development capabilities.

• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on controls and operational excellence.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, or similar platforms

• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation tools such as HFM, Hyperion, OneStream, or BlackLine

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Exposure to process automation, RPA, Power BI, and digital transformation initiatives.