R2R/RTR Manager

Job Responsibilities

Oversee the month-end, quarterly and YE closings, ensure timely, accurate and complaint monthly close of general ledger for entities in 3 regions. Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities. Facilitate financial data preparation and address cross-functional team queries. Maintain strong controls ensuring all group policies and statutory requirements are followed. Review and approve daily transactional activities to maintain accuracy and compliance. Identify, develop, and implement improvements to existing processes, systems, and procedures in R2R processes (incl. continuous improvement culture) with the cooperation of Global Process Owner. Supervise the update of process documents (SoP/BoP) when required, Understanding tasks of Financial Reporting team and being able to step in (hands-on approach if needed). Review the KPI metrics related to the function and provide commentaries & root cause analysis where required, ensures the delivery of a high quality. Key point of contact for the stakeholders, business controllers, local GS FS, auditors, regarding R2R processes for 3 regions. Establish regular communication with all SSC key stakeholders to ensure issues are identified, tracked and resolved in a timely manner, manage escalated issues. Lead and overall oversight of the R2R team, provide consistent leadership & mentoring through regular meetings, effective objective setting, motivation, delegation and communication. People development, effective back up structure, career development and actively plan for succession to develop and replace individuals effectively. Supports Head of SSC in target setting process, ensure operational costs of the R2R team are in line with budget, forecasts, etc.

Background & Skills

Basic Requirements:

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting and related field or professional certification (., ACCA, CIMA diploma preferred). At least 5+ years of experience in finance managerial role (team over 10 people). At least 2+ years of experience gained at similar position in international SSC/BPO environment. Working knowledge in SAP ERP and user knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel skills is a must. Fluency in English, both verbal and in writing. Excellent General Accounting knowledge including knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements, best practices, processes, and internal controls. Strong knowledge of financial reporting and analysis. Excellent problem-solving skills, tenacious in overcoming difficulties.

Skills

Ability to analyze complex data "Can do" do attitude and drive towards building and proposing new process solutions, Pursue business objectives and opportunities for improvement. Plans and implements changes to processes and services based on own original ideas and the thinking of others. Good understanding on automation opportunities, experience in lean implementation or leading lean operations in SSC. Strong leadership and team management skills. Ensures that team members are clearly focused on their objectives and motivates teams/individuals to achieve them. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Eye for accuracy, flexible attitude, well organized, independent. High level of integrity and ethical standards.

Preferred to have:

Working knowledge in other F&A and support systems . BI, HFM, Concur and VIM. Another European language`s skills. Soft skills trainings in people management. Successful transition project experiences (transition activities into SSC and process progression models

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