About this role
<div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> <p>At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. </p> <p>We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. </p> <p>Join EY and help to build a better working world. </p> </div> <div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> </div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Job title: Senior</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Reports to: Manager</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Job purpose</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">This role is responsible for overseeing critical Record to Report (R2R) processes, managing reporting activities, and leading a team of finance professionals. It ensures the precision and efficiency of financial operations while fostering continuous improvement within the R2R function.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Oversee and perform the Record to Report process (journal entries, reconciliations, or reporting) by validating the work performed by junior team members and addressing queries from the team as well as from clients.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Monitor day-to-day R2R operations; handle escalations and complex issues and implement corrective and preventive measures as necessary to ensure smooth operations</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Generate reports and update dashboards in adherence to the reporting and governance framework, ensuring compliance with internal and external standard.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Conduct regular connects (meetings) with the team to understand issues and provide actionable solutions and foster collaborative work environment.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensure smooth month-end closure with minimal outstanding items or errors, driving accountability within the team</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Responsible for backup planning and facilitating knowledge transfer sessions within the team to enhance capabilities and ensure continuity of operations</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Review and update process documentation and checklists for R2R tasks, ensuring they reflect current practices and standards.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Work on sanitizing working files and initiating automation/efficiency improvements in the process to enhance productivity</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support system changes or upgrades by performing UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and related activities, if any.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Attend governance calls, track action items, and ensure timely closure of all action items to maintain operational integrity.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Identify opportunities for improvement in both efficiency and process streamlining within R2R operations, promoting culture of continuous improvements</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Functional & Technical skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Comprehensive end-to-end understanding of Record to Report (R2R) processes, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Basic knowledge of R2R reporting processes, key performance indicators (KPIs), and compliance requirements.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Solid understanding of overall accounting processes and principles, with familiarity in IFRS and US GAAP considered a plus.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience in conducting process gap analysis, managing transitions, and overseeing delivery.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proven ability to work across various regions, including EMEIA, Americas, and APAC.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong expertise in ERP systems such as Microsoft D365, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Capable of working independently with minimal supervision; a motivated self-starter with outstanding interpersonal skills.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">B.Com/M.Com/ACCA/CA inter/MBA Finance with overall 5 – 9 Yrs of relevant experience in accounting/finance with extensive R2R exposure.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrate ability to lead teams and manage complex financial operations effectively.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 1.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> <p><b>EY | Building a better working world </b></p> <p>EY is 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Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.</p> </div>