Head, R2R (APAC)

Your Key Objectives 

• Lead and manage the SSC R2R Service Delivery team for the markets in Asia Pacific Europe and Turkey and the R2R Projects team 
• Drive operational excellence including but not limited to standardization of processes across various markets automation projects and customer service
• Serve as the point of contact for resolution of issues within R2R processes actively engaging with the country Finance Director and local Finance team
• Support the transition/ onboarding of new markets as necessary 
• Drive Monthly Business Reviews with the country Finance Director covering R2R performance Issues management projects and other KPIs

Responsibilities 
Primary:

• Own the design governance and continuous improvement of the Record to Report process within the SSC
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end quarter-end and year-end closing activities across multiple entities and geographies
• Oversee general ledger activities including journal entry processing fixed asset accounting accruals provisions and intercompany transactions
• Monitor R2R performance metrics (KPIs SLAs) and proactively identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Present performance results to relevant stakeholders in relevant governance forums (e.g. Monthly Quarterly Business ) 
• Serve as a point of escalation and problem-solving for complex accounting and operational issues
• Drive standardization and harmonization of R2R processes and policies in alignment with Global finance strategies
• Lead or support system upgrades automation tools and transformation initiatives (e.g. BlackLine RPA ERP enhancements)
• Ensuring that R2R processes are compliant with local regulations internal controls/ risk management measures and external audit requirements 
• Provide training and guidance to SSC team members and ensure knowledge transfer of new processes and tools

Others:

• Sets the vision & strategic direction for R2R and maintenance of the R2R Service Catalogue/ Taxonomy
• Ensure maintenance of process documentation (i.e. Process models Standard Operating Procedures) 
• Liaise with Central (Delivery Hero) Regional and Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) on managing relevant policies and procedures covering R2R processes
• Assess change requests prepare decision making and foster implementation
• Actively help to solve systemic or complex issues and problems in an effective manner
• Support internal and external audits
   

Qualifications :

• CPA CA ACCA or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• 10 years of experience in accounting/finance roles with at least 5 years working with BPO/ shared service providers in a similar role with a strong understanding of outsourced finance operations
• Strong knowledge of IFRS financial close consolidation intercompany accounting and external reporting
• Knowledge of working in global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows
• Experience with large-scale ERP platforms preferably SAP and finance transformation projects
• Strong stakeholder management skills including working with global teams across time zones
• Proven track record in process improvement automation and compliance in a tech-enabled environment
• Excellent analytical communication and change management skills.

Key Competencies

• Process Thinking & Operational Excellence
• Tech-Savvy & Automation-Oriented
• Financial Acumen & Compliance
• Global Collaboration & Communication
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
   

Additional Information :

What we offer:

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.
• Other benefits include free food health and dental insurance and learning and development opportunities!

foodpanda is operated by Delivery Hero Group (DH Group) - the worlds leading local delivery platform operating in 70 markets across Asia Europe Latin America the Middle East and Africa. Delivery Hero started as a food delivery service in 2011 and now employs 40000 people globally. Additionally Delivery Hero is pioneering quick commerce the next generation of e-commerce aiming to bring groceries and household goods to customers in under one hour and often in 20 to 30 minutes. Headquartered in Berlin Germany Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time