Job Summary

Job Level: E1.1 (R2R – Month End and Reconciliations)

Location: Gautemala

Job Overview:

We are seeking a proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented Record-to-Report (R2R) person with 6–8 years of experience to join our Finance team. In this elevated role, you will not only maintain accurate financial records and support the month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in advanced problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial data effectively to global stakeholders in English and the local auditors in Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

1. To Ensure Complete Adherence To Attendance, Login Hours, And Unscheduled Leave, Provide Regular Updates, Facilitate In Resolving And Addressing Team Issues And Concerns, And Conduct Regular Reviews With The Team.
2. Ensure Retention Of Team Members Is Within The Agreed Norms
3. Improving Skill Level Through Self Development
4. The Individual Should Be Able To Manage, Motivate, Engage And Enthuse People To Take Them To The Next Level Of Achievement.
5. To Be Responsible For Meeting Slas/Deliverables
6. To Participate In The Calibration Audits And Report Feedback

Skill Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Journal Entries:
• Prepare, review and post complex journal entries in adherence with established accounting principles and company policies.
• Ensure all entries are well-documented with appropriate supporting evidence and comply with internal audit requirements
• Month-End & Year-End Closing:
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including detailed account reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments.
• Carry out closing procedures and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial close
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
• Assist in the creation and review of financial statements, perform thorough variance analysis, and prepare comprehensive management reports.
• Investigate discrepancies in data and provide clear documentation along with proposed corrective actions.
• Reconciliations:
• Prepare periodic reconciliations for critical general ledger accounts (e.g., bank, intercompany, balance sheet) and ensure continuous alignment with financial policies.
• Drive prompt investigation and resolution of any discrepancies, establishing best practices for future reconciliations
• Connect with stakeholders for the resolution of open items and escalate, where required to ensure all open items are tracked to closure as per prescribed timelines
• Process Improvement:
• Support initiatives to automate and streamline R2R processes, including the adoption of new financial systems or enhancements to existing tools.
• Contribute to the development, refinement and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the R2R domain.
• Audit & Compliance:
• Facilitate internal and external audit processes by preparing required documentation and coordinating on audit-related queries.

Ensure that all R2R processes adhere to internal controls, regulatory requirements, and applicable accounting standards

Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• 6-8 years of experience in record-to-report functions, ideally within a shared services environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, or equivalent) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit processes, and relevant accounting standards.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with Balance Sheet Reconciliation tools (e.g. Blackline, Cadency etc), workflow tools (JIRA etc).