Sr. Associate - F&A - R2R
The Record to Report (RTR) Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting activities related to the general ledger, ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial records. This role plays a key part in the month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
Basic Accounting Knowledge is a pre-requisite for this role, previous RTR experience is an advantage. Prior experience with intercompany accounting and reconciliations is highly desirable.
Evaluation Criteria
•Professional competence in the field of activity specified in the job description
•Good general knowledge of the company's field of activity
•Ability to understand, communicate and actively support process-efficiency initiatives to generate customer financial and productivity benefits
•Ability to coordinate the team to achieve the performance goals agreed with the customer
•Developed skills of analysis, problem solving and project coordination
•Ability to motivate himself/herself to achieve goals, to demonstrate high energy and to adapt to short delivery times
•Ability to manage quality expectations and set control points in the process to ensure that the team meets performance standards
•Ability to bring internal and external process information to identify optimization and process automation opportunities through the use of digital applications / systems
•Curiosity and interest to learn as much as possible about any area in which the company operates
•Knowledge and expertise on the field of activity, intellectual agility, focused on results
Technical Skills
•Proficiency in accounting software and SAP ERP system
•Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling)
•Familiarity with financial reporting tools is a plus
General Responsibilities
•Coordinating the accounting tasks for one or more specific region/s and/or a one/more functional accounting process such as: Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Month End Close activities, Reporting activities, Asset Accounting (capitalization, depreciation, amortization), Inventory Accounting, Intercompany, FX & Treasury Accounting, Payroll Accounting, Monthly tax calculation submission, audit support
•Responsible for reviewing and ensuring the completeness and correctness of balance sheets accounts (banks, fixed assets, client accounts, supplier accounts, tax accounts, etc.)
•Analyzing and following the accounting journals, and performing reclassifications GL accounts
•Provide support to Team Leader and Operations Manager when needed, as per request
•Preparing the accounts reconciliation for the group companies according to procedures, when required
•Preparing the VAT declarations and the accounting journals when required
•Offering the necessary reports and information for the internal and external controls
•Preparing monthly performance reports according to the established contract indicators and any other additional requested reports to be reviewed by the client
•Communicating in a timely manner any relevant information related to the process
•Respecting the activity schedule established with the customer
•Apply country specific knowledge of taxation (VAT and CIT) & accounting rules applicable from country-to-country if applicable
•Manage and reconcile Intercompany balances and transactions across different legal entities
•Resolve Intercompany discrepancies and work with other entities to ensure alignment
•Prepare Intercompany reconciliations and reporting schedules
Other Responsibilities
•Updating the working procedures periodically
•Training other team members regarding the daily tasks whenever necessary and requested by the manager
•Maintain and develop relationships with relevant markets and client serviced by team and all major customers within those markets as appropriate
•Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovative solutions and communicate to direct manager
•Support the implementation of systems/applications applicable to in scope activities
•Collaborate with other finance teams (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, FP&A) to ensure seamless financial operations
•Respond to inquiries from management, auditors and other departments regarding financial data
Qualifications
Bachelors - Accounting, Bachelors - Commerce, Bachelors - Economics, Bachelors - Finance, Masters - Finance
Certifications
Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) - Skillab, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Perfekt Szolnok, Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) - The International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP)
Required Skills
Account Maintenance, Banking Capital Markets, Client Relations, Collaboration Tools, Reconciliations, Record To Report (R2R), Regulatory Compliance Management
Language
English (Required) — Advanced - C1
Job Details
•Job Type: Regular
•Master Skill List: F&A - R2R
•Remote Type: Hybrid
•Work Shift: Standard (Romania)
