R2R (Senior) Specialist

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Job Description

Perform Record-to-Report accounting activities across Inventory, Billing, Intercompany, and General Ledger processes. Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution of accounting tasks, reconciliations, and period-end close activities in accordance with Group policies, internal controls, and reporting deadlines.

Support the integrity of accounting records by maintaining consistency between operational subledger activity, intercompany balances, inventory accounting, and GL postings. Contribute to efficient execution, standardization, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the R2R function.

The scope and complexity of responsibilities will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience. More experienced candidates may take ownership of more complex accounting topics, independently resolve non-standard issues, and provide subject matter support to other team members.

Develop a digital mindset and openness to change by using available systems and tools effectively and identifying opportunities to simplify processes and reduce manual effort.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform month-end and year-end close activities within the R2R scope, including Inventory, Billing, Intercompany, and General Ledger.
• Prepare and post journal entries, recurring accounting adjustments, and corrections.
• Process and verify inventory-related postings, stock movements, and reconciliations.
• Support Billing and Intercompany transactions, including invoice processing, matching, reconciliation, and settlement of open items.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, inventory-related accounts, intercompany balances, and GL accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Analyze differences between subledger activity and General Ledger balances and coordinate resolution with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions in line with accounting policies, internal controls, SLA requirements, and close deadlines.
• Provide documentation and support for audit and control activities.
• Cooperate with internal stakeholders across Finance and the business to resolve accounting and operational issues.
• Contribute to standardization, documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of R2R processes.
• Use available digital tools effectively and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual activities.
• For candidates joining at Senior Specialist level: take ownership of more complex reconciliations and non-standard accounting topics, independently drive issue resolution, review accounting treatment where required, and provide subject matter support and knowledge sharing within the team.

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in accounting, preferably within R2R, General Ledger, Inventory, Billing, or Intercompany.
• Experience in a BPO / Shared Services environment would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and transaction flows across subledger and General Ledger.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Excel.
• Good command of English.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and willingness to learn.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Customer orientation and ability to work effectively under deadlines.
• Digital mindset and openness to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently within an assigned scope and escalate issues appropriately.

For Senior Specialist level, we would additionally value:

• Broader R2R experience and strong understanding of accounting logic across interconnected finance processes.
• Experience with complex close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, accounting corrections, and issue resolution.
• Ability to independently investigate and resolve more complex or non-standard accounting topics.
• Strong ownership and confidence in cooperating with Finance and business stakeholders.
• Ability to support less experienced colleagues through knowledge sharing and subject matter expertise.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• IFRS knowledge preferred.
• ACCA or similar accounting qualification would be an advantage, particularly for Senior Specialist candidates.
• Knowledge of BlackLine, Hyperion, and other reporting tools would be an asset.
• Experience with JD Edwards C3ME would be an advantage.
• Skills in macros, VBA, Power BI, Power Automate, RPA, or other automation and digital solutions would be an added value.

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Base Salary Range:

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

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