Process Associate - Record To Report

Job description

**Role Purpose** We are seeking Record-to-Report (R2R) professionals to join our Finance Shared Services team. The incumbent will support General Ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close activities, and financial reporting processes in a centralized, SLA-driven environment. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, process discipline, and the ability to work effectively within a high-volume shared services setup. **Location:** Bangur Business Excellence Centre (BBEC) **Key Responsibilities** **1. General Ledger Accounting** - Perform General Ledger accounting activities and maintain accounting records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. - Process journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, and adjustments accurately and within defined timelines. - Support chart of accounts maintenance and accounting master data updates. **2. Account Reconciliations** - Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation. - Reconcile bank accounts, intercompany balances, and subsidiary ledgers. - Investigate and resolve reconciling items and accounting discrepancies on a timely basis. **3. Period-End Close Activities** - Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes. - Ensure timely completion of close activities in accordance with published close calendars. - Prepare and review schedules required for financial reporting and management reporting. **4. Financial Reporting Support** - Assist in the preparation of financial reports, schedules, and variance analyses. - Support reporting requirements for management, corporate teams, and auditors. - Ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial data. **5. Compliance & Controls** - Adhere to internal control requirements, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures. - Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audits. - Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to finance operations. **6. Process Improvement & Automation** - Identify opportunities for process simplification, standardization, and automation. - Participate in transformation initiatives involving ERP systems, workflow tools, RPA, and digital technologies. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the R2R function. **7. Stakeholder Management** - Collaborate with internal finance teams, business stakeholders, and other Shared Services functions. - Support timely response and resolution of accounting queries and exceptions. **Candidate Profile** **Educational Qualification** - Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance (B.Com preferred) - CA Inter, CMA Inter, MBA (Finance), or equivalent accounting qualification preferred. - Qualified CA/CMA may also apply. **Experience** - **4-7 years** of relevant experience (2-3 years for CA/CMA) in Record-to-Report (R2R), General Ledger Accounting, or Financial Reporting. - Experience in a Shared Services Centre (SSC), Global Business Services (GBS), or high-volume finance operations environment preferred. - Experience supporting month-end close and reconciliation processes is essential. **Technical Skills** - Hands-on experience with **SAP FICO** (mandatory). - Strong proficiency in **MS Excel** (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Data Analysis) and MS Powerpoint. - Exposure to platforms such as Power BI, Vistex, Hyperion or similar financial systems will be an advantage. **Core Competencies** - Ability to work in a deadline-driven, SLA-focused environment - Strong accounting and analytical skills - Attention to detail and accuracy - Problem-solving and reconciliation skills - Process-oriented mindset - Effective communication and stakeholder management - Continuous improvement orientation **Work Environment** - Full-time, work-from-office role within the Shared Services organization. - Fast-paced, metrics-driven environment focused on quality, accuracy, compliance, and turnaround time. - Interaction with multiple finance teams, business stakeholders, and corporate functions.