JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant - Record-to-Report (R2R) is responsible for executing and delivering high-quality financial accounting and reporting services within the Shared Services environment. This role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records in compliance with IFRS/GAAP, SOX, and company policies.

The role supports month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting processes while continuously identifying opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation. The Accountant collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure strong financial controls and efficient R2R operations.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Primary Business Partners:

• Regional and Corporate Finance & Accounting teams

• Shared Services and Regional Business Services leadership

Interfaces With:

• Corporate F&A Teams both in Asia Pacific and in the US including tax and treasury

• Operational and Commercial Teams

• Onsite and Regional HR Leaders

• Legal

• Internal and external auditors

• 3rd party vendors/contributors

JOB SPECIFIC TASKS

Overall responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end R2R activities, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial reports and schedules.

• Maintain compliance with SOX, IFRS/GAAP, and company policies.

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.

• Assist in audit requests and ensure audit readiness.

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives.

• Support continuous improvement in data quality, reporting, and controls.

Record-to-Report (R2R) Operations

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.

• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and variance analysis.

• Ensure integrity of financial data in ERP systems.

• Support intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

• Assist in fixed assets accounting, including capitalization and depreciation.

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of closing checklists and deliverables.

Shared Services Operations & Controls

• Overall accountability for the shared services delivery of core financial processes including but not limited to Accounting, Planning and Analysis, Tax, Business Partner Relations,

• Support financial statements and supporting schedules preparation for internal and external reporting.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain proper documentation for audit trails and internal controls.

• Support statutory reporting and tax-related submissions (where applicable).

• Assist in SOX controls execution and documentation.

• Governance and Controls:

• Maintain a strong internal control environment through adherence to policies and procedures.

• Ensure all reconciliations and journal entries are properly supported and approved.

• Support remediation of control deficiencies and audit findings.

• Maintain documentation of processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to streamline R2R processes and improve efficiency.

• Participate in automation, system enhancements, and ERP upgrades.

• Support migration or standardization initiatives within Shared Services.

• Leverage reporting and analytics tools to enhance financial insights.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

• 2-5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in R2R or Shared Services environment.

• Professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA) preferred or in progress.

• Experience with ERP systems.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Good understanding of financial controls and compliance

• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems

• Knowledge of automation tools and data analytics is an advantage

COMPETENCIES, BASIC SKILLS, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Managing Execution

• Driving for Results - Meets deadlines and delivers high-quality outputs.

• Planning and Organizing - Prioritizes tasks effectively during close cycles.

• Building Relationships

• Collaboration - Works effectively across teams and geographies.

• Customer Focus - Provides responsive support to internal stakeholders

• Learning and Applying Professional Expertise

• Technical Accounting Knowledge - Applies accounting standards accurately.

• Continuous Improvement - Identifies and drives efficiencies in processes.

• Business Acumen - Understands impact of accounting on business performance.

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