Description

Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Manager – Record-to-Report (R2R) to support the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting and month-end close activities. This role plays a critical part in overseeing key accounting processes, reviewing financial information from multiple sources, and leading a team to ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and reporting requirements. The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between the finance operations team and senior stakeholders, driving operational excellence, strengthening financial controls, and contributing to process improvement and transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Month-End Close • Review and approve month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, payroll, and intercompany transactions. • Review fixed asset subledger reconciliations to the General Ledger. • Review and approve bank reconciliations, including FX postings related to foreign currency payments. • Review accounting entries relating to leases, deferred revenue, inventory valuation, and share-based compensation. • Oversee completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are appropriately investigated and cleared. • Perform and review variance analysis across Balance Sheet and P&L, identifying trends, risks, and required adjustments. Financial Oversight & Controls • Review shadow books and financial information received from local offices, ensuring all adjustments are supported by appropriate documentation. • Review bridge files and financial statements, confirming alignment with the trial balance and completeness of supporting schedules. • Ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory reporting requirements. • Support adherence to reporting deadlines and maintain high standards of financial accuracy. Process Improvement & Projects • Maintain and continuously update process documentation. • Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and system improvements. • Support ERP implementations and finance transformation initiatives where required. • Contribute to project management activities within the finance function. Skills & Experience • ACA / ACCA qualified with approximately 2-4 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar role. • Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in month-end close and financial reporting. • Experience reviewing reconciliations and complex accounting areas. • Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability. • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). • Experience supervising or mentoring team members. • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle. • Exposure to ERP implementation projects is desirable. • Experience with BlackLine or similar reconciliation tools is advantageous. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.