Assistant Manager – Record to Record
Description
Assistant Manager – Record to Record
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Key Roles and Responsibilities
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Record to Report Operations
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Manage end-to-end R2R activities, including General Ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
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Ensure General Ledger transactions comply with Group policies, local statutory requirements, accounting standards, and standard operating procedures.
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Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting adjustments to ensure accuracy and completeness.
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Maintain the integrity of financial records and supporting documentation.
Financial Close and Reporting
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Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
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Review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
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Ensure timely and accurate reporting through consolidation and reporting tools such as HFM/SURF or equivalent systems.
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Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances and unusual transactions.
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Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Controls
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Oversee preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation.
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Ensure timely resolution of reconciling items and aging balances.
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Drive compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance requirements.
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Identify process risks and implement corrective actions to strengthen the control environment.
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Fixed Assets, Intercompany, and Inventory Accounting
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Oversee fixed asset accounting activities, including capitalization, depreciation, asset transfers, and disposals.
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Review and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring timely issue resolution and settlement.
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Ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of inventory balances and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
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Support revenue recognition activities in compliance with IFRS/GAAP requirements.
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Audit and Compliance
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Coordinate and support internal and external audits by ensuring timely availability of documentation and responses.
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Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, local statutory requirements, and company policies.
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Monitor audit observations and drive closure of corrective actions.
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Process Improvement and Automation
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Identify opportunities for process standardization, simplification, and automation within the R2R function.
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery.
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Support implementation of automation solutions, ERP enhancements, and transformation projects.
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Drive best practices across accounting and reporting processes.
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Stakeholder and Team Management
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Partner with Business Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Supply Chain, Shared Services, and external stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
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Act as a key contact for escalations related to financial reporting and accounting matters.
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Support, coach, and mentor team members to enhance capability and performance.
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Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and process excellence.
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Educational Requirements
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CA / CMA / CA Inter preferred.
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Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration.
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Professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage.
Work Experience
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Minimum 3 -5 years of experience in General Ledger, Record-to-Report, or Financial Accounting functions.
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Experience in Shared Services, Global Business Services, or Business Process Outsourcing, Global Capabilities Center (GCC) environments is preferred.
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Experience in managing month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and stakeholder interactions.
Required Competencies
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Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting and Record-to-Report processes.
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Sound understanding of IFRS, GAAP, and financial reporting requirements.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial review skills.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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Leadership and team development capabilities.
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Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on controls and operational excellence.
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Preferred Skills
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Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, or similar platforms .
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Experience with financial reporting and consolidation tools such as HFM, Hyperion, OneStream, or BlackLine .
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint .
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Exposure to process automation, RPA, Power BI, and digital transformation initiatives.