Key Responsibilities
Core R2R Operations
- Manage end-to-end R2R processes including General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries & Accruals, Fixed Assets Accounting, Intercompany Accounting & Reconciliations, and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes in line with SLAs and accounting calendars
- Review complex journal entries and reconciliations
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local GAAP
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance/flux analysis
- Act as primary contact for internal and external audits
- Ensure adherence to SOX controls, internal controls, and risk management frameworks
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with Controllers, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and External Auditors
- Provide clear explanations of financial results and business drivers to senior leadership
- Act as escalation point for complex accounting and reporting issues
Team Leadership & People Management
- Lead and mentor large R2R teams (2050+ members) across onshore/offshore models
- Drive performance management, talent development, and succession planning
- Conduct training on accounting standards, systems, and best practices
Process Improvement & Transformation
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
- Lead process standardization, automation, and digital transformation initiatives
- Support or lead ERP implementations or migrations (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Workday)
- Identify opportunities for RPA, workflow automation, and reporting optimization
Governance & Controls
- Design and monitor financial controls and governance frameworks
- Ensure audit readiness and timely closure of audit findings
- Manage risk assessments and remediation plans