Introduction

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Your Role and Responsibilities

High Level Record to Report

• Engaging actively in client workshops to gather insights and collaboratively define As IS and TO Be Process including transformation roadmap

• Collaborate with clients to identify and address RTR challenges

• Provide guidance on RTR processes, including golden/ standard process and controls and providing input how to improve maturity of process and performing benchmarking and analysis

SME Tasks

• Conducting analyses of existing procedures compared to standards in designing To Be Process

• Develop L4/L5 process maps to document and improve RTR processes

• Identify and address process gaps and areas for improvement

• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance RTR efficiency and effectiveness including process reengineering, transformation, and automation

• Perform data and process analysis to assess the current maturity of RTR operations

• Compare the results against industry benchmarks to identify opportunities for improvement

Client Support

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams to ensure their needs are met

• Influence stakeholders to achieve business objectives and improve RTR processes

• Establish yourself as a thought leader and trusted expert in the RTR space

Project Management

• Lead and engage client discussions to agree on final solution, and process design

• Managing intricate change programs and collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement process changes

• Prompt resolution of urgent matters accompanied by risk mitigation action plan.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver projects on time and with quality

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in RTR, preferably in a financial services or outsourcing or shared services environment

• Demonstrated proficiency in SME capacity

• Proven expertise in RTR processes (Journal Entries, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Month-End Close activities, Intercompany Accounting, Fixed Assets, Financial Planning and Analysis, Audit support, Statutory support, Financial Statement preparation, reporting and analysis)

• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards

• Preferably Certified Public Accountant or equivalent academic background like BS in Accountancy

Skill Sets

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks

• Strong stakeholder management and influence skills

• Ability to interact and manage multiple customers and cross-functional teams

• Strong data analysis and process improvement skills

• Ability to develop and implement solutions to improve RTR processes

• Strong project management skills, including leading and engaging client discussions and managing multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Preferably at least 10 years of experience in Record to Report (RTR)

• Experience in designing and implementing CI or transformation projects in RTR

• Adept in systems (SAP, Getpaid/ARCollect)

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