Team Lead | Accounts Payable | Bengaluru Eco space | Finance Transformation

Sr. Team Lead | Enterprise Technology and Performance-Finance Transformation | R2R 

• Location:  Bangalore 

The team 

Enterprise technology has to do much more than keep the wheels turning; it is the engine that drives functional excellence and the enabler of innovation and long-term growth. Learn more about ET&P 

Your work profile 

You will be responsible for ensuring completion of delivery of day-to-day transactions and activities within the Record-to-Report (R2R) function/process, (for e.g., GL Accounting, Period End Close, Reporting, etc.) 

Key responsibilities will include: 

Overview of R2R processes, sub-processes, activities, and transactions. Ensure books are closed on time. Review journals, BS recons, monthly report packs. Ensure timeliness and accuracy SLAs are met. Ensure complete and accuracy in the process.Knowledge to perform and deliver one or more of the following R2R activities: 

GL Accounting 

• Overview GL close activities. Support Monthly and Annual Close Processes 

• Review Journal Entries & BS Recons based on the risk rating and threshold limits. 

• Ensure open items or outstanding items are closed on time. 

• Propose and execute initiatives to streamline workflows 

• Ensure timeliness and accuracy SLAs are met. Ensure complete and accuracy in the process 

• Lead and manage team of Analyst, Sr Analyst, Team lead and Sr Team lead, Deputy Managers. 

Period End Close, Reporting 

• Support in period-end reports (i.e. monthly, quarterly, annually) 

• Management of the month close checklist. 

• Provide accounting support to BU on ad hoc basis. Support in schedules and financial statements preparation 

• Perform GL review during the close. Review monthly reporting packs.  

• Review flux reports.  

• Manage stakeholder expectations by effectively communicating financial information and addressing concerns,  

• Conduct monthly team meetings, governance meeting with clients. 

Internal Controls 

• Manage the preparation of year-end financial disclosures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. 

• Ensure new team members in the processes are trained. 

• Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and best practices in R2R function. Coordinate with teams to address discrepancies and implement improvements. 

• Propose and lead initiatives to streamline workflows 

• Monitor and evaluate the team's performance. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stake holders. 

• Support auditors by supplying requested documents. Assist with the coordination of internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and responses to audit inquiries 

• Operational Excellence 

• Process Improvements  

• Reporting 

• Client Management / Escalations 

Key skills required:  

• B. Com / BBA / BMS or similar three-year graduate course 

• 6 to 8 years of previous work experience  

• Freshers – basic accounting knowledge and computer skills / MS Office  

• Basic / working knowledge of Finance processes 

• Effective communication, problem solving and analytical skills. 

• Prior experience in BPO sector (preferred) 

• R2R function specific knowledge (preferred)