Assistant Manager – Record to Record

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.

• Bachelors or Masters 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.