Record To Report

CANDIDATES APPLYING MUST HAVE AN EXPERIENCE OF HANDLING 100+ TEAM MEMBERS IN THEIR CURRENT OR LAST ORGANIZATION .

Overview:

In this role you will ensure all Service Level Agreements are adhered to and provide the client with a high-quality service and drive continuous improvements. You will promote teamwork, provide employees with coaching and feedback for a large size team. You will network with other functions and will interact with Client Leadership and manage the relationship on local (country) and often on regional level.

You will be expected to:

• Lead complex reconciliations across general ledger, intercompany, bank, and fixed asset accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Oversee financial reporting and period-end close activities, ensuring alignment with client-specific control frameworks and reporting standards.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for client-specific processes, policies, and ERP systems, providing strategic insights and operational guidance.
• Drive process improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and client value delivery.
• Leverage advanced ERP and reconciliation tools, including CG Platforms, Automation Drive Suite, and DGEM Tech, to optimize service delivery.
• Analyze and redesign processes within the clients business context, ensuring alignment with digital transformation goals and DGEM standards.
• Apply complex analytical models and data interpretation techniques to generate actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor KPIs and service metrics, ensuring performance aligns with engagement goals, profitability targets, and quality standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and technology solutions, advising on innovations that enhance financial operations and client outcomes.
• Manage resource allocation and team performance, setting clear objectives, providing coaching, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Handle escalations and stakeholder queries, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with auditors and compliance teams, ensuring audit readiness and adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and development, mentoring team members and aligning individual growth with organizational goals.

General Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

You may be responsible for managing large size teams to deliver high quality services to your Client. You will also be part of the processes, with the main focus on very complex transactions and resolving complex issues, as well as ensuring that the processes and controls are executed as agreed. You will manage the Client relationship, usually on the process and / or regional level.

The responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Lead the strategic direction and execution of enterprise-wide reconciliation processes, ensuring alignment with financial governance frameworks and organizational objectives.
• Oversee the design and implementation of robust financial forecasting models that integrate historical trends, market dynamics, and operational inputs to support strategic planning.
• Ensure end-to-end integrity of financial data across reconciliation cycles by establishing rigorous controls, validation mechanisms, and audit trails.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to provide actionable insights derived from reconciliation trends and forecasting variances, influencing key financial decisions.
• Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives within reconciliation and forecasting functions to enhance accuracy, speed, and scalability.
• Monitor and evaluate financial risk exposures related to reconciliation discrepancies and forecasting assumptions, implementing mitigation strategies proactively.
• Lead cross-functional alignment between reconciliation, FP&A, and accounting teams to ensure consistency in financial reporting and planning cycles.
• Govern the accuracy and completeness of intercompany reconciliations and forecasted cash flows, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Champion continuous improvement by leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline reconciliation workflows and enhance forecasting precision.
• Manage the performance of reconciliation and forecasting teams through KPI-driven dashboards, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Provide strategic oversight on the integration of reconciliation and forecasting processes into ERP systems, ensuring seamless data flow and reporting capabilities.
• Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis exercises to evaluate the financial impact of business decisions, market shifts, and operational risks.
• Ensure audit readiness by maintaining comprehensive documentation and control evidence across reconciliation and forecasting activities.
• Support board-level and investor reporting by delivering high-level financial summaries, reconciliation insights, and forecast accuracy metrics.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to continuously evolve reconciliation and forecasting practices for competitive advantage.

Qualifications (Education/Experience/Certification):

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CA, CPA, CMA, or ACCA preferred.
• 811 years of R2R experience with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Strong understanding of IFRS/GAAP, intercompany accounting, and internal control frameworks.
• Proficient in ERP systems like SAP S4/HANA and advanced reconciliation tools.
• Proven ability to manage global stakeholders and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated focus on service delivery, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership skills, and adaptability to evolving financial technologies.