Process Expert General Ledger Accounting

Book to Report Global Process Expert General Ledger Accounting & External Reporting

Main Objective of the Position:

The primary purpose of this role is to provide expert support in Book-to-Report (B2R) activities, driving process excellence, standardization, and automation while ensuring compliance with global accounting and reporting requirements.

Core accountability:

1. Develop a deep end-to-end (E2E) understanding of B2R processes by combining process, technical, and business expertise to effectively support the Service Delivery Units.

2. Support the transition of new service scopes into Service Delivery Units, ensuring adherence to global standard operating procedures, tools, and effective change management practices.

3. Design, steer, and continuously enhance global processes within General Ledger Accounting & External Reporting ensuring end-to-end consistency and alignment with BASFs enterprise architecture.

4. Own and manage the global service portfolio for the respective B2R area, including KPIs, controls, compliance requirements, and service definitions, to ensure operational excellence and standardization.

5. Drive systems and project management initiatives, including process optimization and modernization of IT systems. Maintain and control sensitive SAP tables and related systems, and ensure proper documentation of technical solutions.

6. Embed and scale automation, RPA, and AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce manual workload, and improve process effectiveness.

7. Ensure process readiness and seamless integration for major transformation programs and system transitions (e.g., SAP S/4HANA).

8. Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across B2R Service Delivery teams, Controlling communities, and Corporate Center functions to ensure alignment of process and technology enhancements with business needs.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

Working experience:

• More than 5 years’ experience working in Finance, with at least 2 years in General Ledger Accounting & External Reporting
• Project management for finance processes

Technical & Professional Knowledge:

• Strong expertise in SAP FI (R/3 and/or S/4HANA), with in-depth understanding of core financial processes.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS accounting standards (mandatory).
• Proven experience and deep functional knowledge General Ledger Accounting & External Reporting
• Experience in global shared services environments, including transitions, migrations, or process consolidations
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to drive decisions and operate with a high degree of autonomy.
• Knowledge and experience of MS office tools
• Strong lateral leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and regions.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail, ensuring high-quality and reliable outputs.