Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
2. To Approve Accounting Transactions As Appropriate To The Process And Team They Belong To
3. To Be Abreast With Latest Accounting, Tax, Corporate Policy Changes Of Their Processes & Ensure They Are Incorporated In Their Systems & Processes.
4. To Ensure That All Expenses/Revenue Are Recognised In The Period In Which They Are Incurred
5. To Front End & Handle Audit & Department Queries
6. To Implement & Ensure Closure Of Automation & Transformation Process
7. To Provide Subject Knowledge Expertise To The Team Members
Skill Requirements
Other Requirements
Job Title: E1.2 (R2R)
Location: Hyderabad or Noida
Job Type: Full-Time work from office
Company Overview: XXXX
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Record-to-Report (R2R) Team Lead to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will bring 8–10 years of hands-on R2R experience and strong leadership skills to manage and mentor a small team while continuing to execute critical R2R activities. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial close processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous process improvements..
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Management:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of R2R members including month end support, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Inter Company & Fixed Assets ensuring high performance and adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Facilitate effective communication, training, and career growth within the team to cultivate a collaborative and accountable work environment.
End-to-End R2R Execution:
- Oversee the preparation, review, and posting of complex journal entries in compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
- Ensure timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, including reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments.
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Collaborate in the preparation of financial statements, internal management reports, and detailed variance analysis to provide actionable insights for senior management.
- Personally handle critical tasks such as investigating significant discrepancies and recommending corrective actions, coordinating with the key client stakeholders and providing the root causes for corrective actions.
Process Improvement & Automation:
- Identify opportunities to streamline the R2R process and work closely with IT teams to implement automation and system enhancements.
- Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance process reliability and control.
Audit & Compliance Support:
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors by preparing requisite documentation and ensuring robust internal controls are in place.
- Review changes communicated by client and update internal processes to maintain strict compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP) and SOX requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 8–10 years of hands-on experience in R2R functions, ideally within shared services or corporate finance environments.
- Strong expertise in ERP systems (PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, or equivalent) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to manage process improvements, implement automation, and drive compliance and internal controls