Team Lead

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an

Accounting Team leader for the Record to Report process. The ideal candidate will possess a

strong background in Finance and demonstrate exceptional abilities in managing RTR teams

through all aspects of the end-to-end process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Journal Entry Oversight Oversee preparation, review, and posting of complex journal entries (routine and non-routine), ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and local GAAP. Guide team members on standards and quality.
• GL Supervision Supervise general ledger account maintenance and reconciliations. Ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly and support the team in maintaining timely and accurate updates during close cycles.
• Account Review & Analysis Lead regular review of balance sheet reconciliations and variance analyses. Guide team in identifying P&L exposures and ensure root causes are investigated and addressed.
• Period-End Close Leadership Drive coordination and delivery of month-end and year-end closing activities. Ensure team meets all deadlines with complete and accurate financial data.
• Intercompany Oversight Oversee intercompany processes, ensuring reconciliations are performed and discrepancies resolved in line with regulatory and transfer pricing requirements.
• Financial Reporting Review and validate internal and external reports prepared by the team (IFRS & Local GAAP). Ensure quality of insights, footnotes, and commentary.
• Fixed Asset Oversight Supervise fixed asset accounting activities including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
• Ensure compliance with policy and accuracy in reporting.
• Controls & Compliance Leadership Ensure team adherence to internal controls and SOX. Prepare for audits by ensuring timely delivery of accurate supporting documentation.
• Documentation Management Ensure the team maintains comprehensive documentation for all R2R activities, enabling audit readiness and data integrity.
• Cross-Functional Leadership Act as point of contact for cross-functional teams. Enable smooth collaboration, resolve escalated queries, and support team communication with other business units.
• Process Improvement Leadership Champion process improvement and automation initiatives. Empower the team to identify and implement enhancements across the R2R cycle.
• Team Coaching & Capability Building Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to team members. Actively support professional development and ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities.
• Team Engagement & Motivation Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture. Lead regular check-ins, celebrate wins, and maintain motivation during high-volume periods.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge of ERP, preferably SAP and SAGE
• Familiarity with data analysis tools, e.g. Excel, PowerBI
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs specifically in Excel
• Fluency in English (verbal and written)

REQUIREMENTS

Experience Min. 8 - 12 Years relevant experience in Finance area and in R2R min. 4 years.

Preferably in an outsourcing environment or service industry