Sr. Specialist - Record-to-Report

Supports the GBS centre in ensuring correct and daily execution of key responsibilities in line with GBS policies, procedures and guidelines, as well as the Group Accounting Manual for the assigned area. It is a self-directed position for a specific service area and supports organisational effectiveness through the identification and/or implementation of process improvements. The role works closely with Local Teams, Group Accounting, FP&A, Finance Controllers, Finance Global Process Owners, senior finance stakeholders and vendor/customer service leads.

• Prepare month-end journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, provisions and prepayments, ensuring compliance with company policies and adherence to deadlines.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely completion and prompt follow-up and resolution of unexplained or unreconciled open items.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports, both standard and ad hoc.
• Maintain close collaboration with Local Teams, Group Accounting and FP&A teams to conduct detailed analysis of monthly business results.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert with end-to-end process visibility, providing guidance and support to the team as needed.
• Coordinate with various departments to gather transaction-related information and investigate unreconciled items.
• Compile and prepare documentation for external and internal audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional ad hoc projects and assigned tasks.

• University degree in Finance, CA-Inter or ICWA-Inter.
• Minimum 9 years' GL experience.
• Experience in a Shared Service / GBS / GCC set-up, finance transitions and operations.
• Strong accounting expertise in own area of work and related areas.
• Good knowledge in the use of SAP through proven work experience.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Good English level.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Capability to resolve issues independently.
• Clear thinking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with different international cultures.
• Broad and deep theoretical understanding of the job function.

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