Job Description

Role Purpose :

The Team Lead for Record to Report (R2R) is responsible for overseeing the delivery of end-to-end R2R processes within our offshore accounting support service centre. This role ensures accurate and timely completion of general ledger activities, month-end and year-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and financial reporting. The Team Lead will guide and develop a high-performing R2R team, maintain strong financial controls, and drive process efficiency and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and oversee the processing of accounting data entries in the ERP/accounting system, ensuring accuracy and completeness across general ledger postings, accruals, and adjustments.
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by the team—such as accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications—ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Supervise the maintenance of the fixed assets register, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals, while ensuring proper documentation and asset controls.
• Monitor and review key account reconciliations (e.g., general ledger accounts, intercompany balances, accruals, suspense accounts) to ensure accuracy, timely resolution of discrepancies, and strong balance sheet integrity.
• Coordinate and drive month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and all R2R deliverables are completed with high quality.
• Oversee the preparation of management reports, financial schedules, variance analysis, and other supporting documents required for financial reporting.
• Ensure proper maintenance, organization, and audit-readiness of all R2R documentation and accounting records.
• Provide support during internal and external audits, including review of audit schedules, coordination of team deliverables, and addressing audit queries promptly and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, statutory requirements, and reporting standards (e.g., GST, IFRS/GAAP).
• Identify process improvement opportunities, streamline workflows, and support implementation of best practices within the R2R function.
• Mentor, guide, and support team members, fostering continuous learning, productivity, and service excellence.
• Perform ad hoc financial tasks or analysis as assigned by the Finance Manager or relevant stakeholders.
  

Job Requirements

Job Requirements :

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Record to Report (R2R), including general ledger accounting, month-end and year-end close, balance sheet reconciliation, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• At least 1–2 years in a supervisory, senior accountant, or team lead role, preferably within a shared services, BPO, or multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, reporting standards, and compliance requirements (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Hands-on experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms, including familiarity with automation tools or workflow systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong capability in analysing financial data and producing reports.
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills, particularly in identifying discrepancies, root causes, and process improvement opportunities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including guiding team members, reviewing work quality, and ensuring adherence to deadlines and service levels.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure during peak reporting cycles.

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