Manager Bookkeeping Record to Report (R2R)

Job Title 

Manager – Bookkeeping Record to Report (R2R)   

Job Summary 

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) activities and ensure the timely preparation of accurate monthly financial reporting packages. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining accounting records, performing reconciliations, supporting statutory compliance, and ensuring all documentation is audit-ready. 

The ideal candidate should possess strong accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and experience working with ERP/accounting software in an international environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

Financial Reporting 

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. 

• Prepare Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, and Trial Balance. 

• Ensure all financial reports are accurate, complete, and submitted within agreed deadlines. 

• Prepare financial reports in both Excel and PDF formats. 

General Ledger Management 

• Maintain the General Ledger. 

• Review journal entries for completeness and accuracy. 

• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities. 

• Ensure ledger balances reconcile with supporting documentation. 

Balance Sheet Reconciliations 

• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations. 

• Investigate and resolve reconciling items. 

• Maintain supporting schedules for all balance sheet accounts. 

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable 

• Reconcile Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers. 

• Prepare Open Item reports. 

• Ensure customer and supplier balances reconcile with the General Ledger. 

• Follow up on outstanding reconciling items. 

VAT & Statutory Compliance 

• Prepare monthly VAT returns. 

• Maintain VAT purchase and sales registers. 

• Ensure compliance with local statutory reporting requirements. 

• Maintain complete supporting documentation for tax filings. 

Accruals & Provisions 

• Calculate and post monthly accruals. 

• Prepare provisions and supporting calculations. 

• Maintain documentation supporting accrued income and expenses. 

• Ensure all accounting adjustments comply with accounting standards. 

Fixed Assets 

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register. 

• Calculate monthly depreciation. 

• Prepare depreciation journals. 

• Reconcile fixed asset balances with the General Ledger. 

Payroll Accounting 

• Review payroll summary reports. 

• Post payroll journals. 

• Reconcile payroll-related accounts. 

• Coordinate with payroll providers where required. 

Documentation & Audit Support 

• Maintain complete audit-ready documentation. 

• Prepare supporting schedules for financial statement balances. 

• Assist during internal and external audits. 

• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and easily accessible. 

Accounting Master Data 

• Maintain the Chart of Accounts. 

• Update account descriptions and English translations where required. 

• Maintain accounting document types and accounting policies. 

• Ensure accounting records remain consistent across reporting periods. 

Process Improvement 

• Improve reporting processes and documentation standards. 

• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency. 

• Ensure financial documentation is properly reconciled across all reports. 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. 

Experience 

• 4–7 years of experience in Financial Accounting or R2R. 

• Experience preparing financial statements. 

• Strong General Ledger accounting experience. 

• Month-end close experience. 

• Experience working in a multinational environment is preferred. 

Technical Skills 

• Strong understanding of accounting principles. 

• Experience with ERP/accounting software. 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX-MATCH). 

• Knowledge of VAT and statutory compliance. 

• Experience with reconciliations and financial reporting. 

Preferred Experience 

• Shared Services or Global Capability Centre (GCC) experience. 

• Experience supporting external audits. 

• Exposure to multi-country accounting. 

• Knowledge of IFRS or local GAAP. 

Key Competencies 

• Strong analytical skills 

• Attention to detail 

• Problem-solving ability 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Time management 

• Ownership and accountability 

• Stakeholder management 

• Process improvement mindset 

• Ability to work under deadlines 

• Team collaboration 

Systems Knowledge 

• ERP/Accounting Software (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) 

• Microsoft Excel 

• Microsoft Office Suite 

• PDF Reporting Tools 

• Payroll Software (preferred) 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

• Timely completion of month-end close. 

• Accuracy of financial reports. 

• Zero material reconciliation differences. 

• On-time submission of VAT returns. 

• Audit readiness of documentation. 

• Compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. 

• Timely resolution of accounting queries.