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Execute period-end close activities, including the preparation and posting of complex journals, accruals, prepayments, and provision calculations (e.g., inventory provisions, rebates, marketing accruals).
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of trial balances and general ledger maintenance for assigned EMEA entities.
Perform intercompany reconciliations and manage intercompany transactions, ensuring elimination for consolidated reporting.
Perform detailed and complex balance sheet account reconciliations (e.g., Bank, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, VAT, and other General Ledger accounts).
Investigate and resolve all reconciling items promptly, ensuring the accuracy and validity of reported balances.
Manage the Fixed Asset lifecycle, including additions, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliation of the Fixed Asset Register.
Assist in the preparation of management reports, statutory financial statements, and supporting schedules for tax and regulatory compliance within the EMEA jurisdiction(s).
Ensure full compliance with IFRS, relevant local GAAP, and internal controls (e.g., SOX/Internal Control over Financial Reporting - ICFR).
Support internal and external audit requirements by providing clear and comprehensive documentation and explanations.
Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements within the RTR processes, particularly leveraging ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial tools (e.g., BlackLine).
Develop, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all key RTR activities to ensure consistency and knowledge retention across the team.
Participate in finance transformation and system enhancement projects.
Collaborate effectively with local finance teams in EMEA, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable teams to resolve issues and ensure smooth end-to-end process flow.
Address ad-hoc queries from local management and corporate finance regarding financial results and balance sheet movements.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3-7 years of experience in the Record to Report function, preferably within a Shared Service or Global Business Services environment.
Solid understanding of General Ledger accounting and period-end closing procedures.
In-depth knowledge of IFRS and/or a major EMEA local GAAP.
Proficiency in a major ERP system (SAP is Mandatory).
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Data Analysis).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.