T&T-F T Operate-Assistant Manager-R2R-Pune

Local Unit & Position Description: The Global Centre Finance delivers high quality services to North America, South Asia and Middle East countries related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Record to Report processes. Services are rendered in close collaboration with the GSS Finance Regional Centers, together developing the Global Shared Service Finance function.We are seeking Record to Report Accountant for the Global Centre GSS Finance based in Pune, India.R2R Accountant will be reporting to the Team Leader of R2R section. The R2R Accountant will be ensuring general ledger accounting activities are performed on time, accurately and in compliance with corporate guidelines.To succeed in this role, you are to be a team player, with ability to create an atmosphere of motivation and enthusiasm. You will be playing a key role in delivering the services and standardization, as well as improvements of the R2R processes, supporting respective Team Leader of R2R section. Expectations from the R2R Accountant is to perform tasks independently and to provide guidance & support to other team members..Key TasksMonth end closing of legal entities and internal reporting, including year-end reporting in compliance with company accounting policies and the application of IFRSPreparation and posting journal entries and accounting corrections/reclassifications to ensure accurate accounting records (including fixed assets)Working closely with other units to ensure accruals are accurate and completeDealing with daily accounting matters, cooperating with Regional Center, supporting Team LeaderCoordination of accounting matters with Regional Legal Entity Accountant sSupporting (including knowledge sharing) less experienced team membersPreparation of balance sheet reconciliations (including cash at bank)Reconciling and confirming intercompany balances within the GroupCompleting or supporting preparation of required VAT filingUndertake ad-hoc reporting and analysis requested by Global Center management or Regional CenterDeveloping, maintaining and updating Record to Report related process documentationProviding internal and external audit support, as requiredPosition Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration4-8 years of experience in finance and accounting, knowledge in R2R processes and accounting principles (IFRS is a plus)Working knowledge of Fixed Assets accounting, Inter Company, Balance sheet Reconciliations, General Ledger accounting, Closing and ReportingFluent English skills required, written and verbalPrevious experience in a Shared Services Company/BPO is a plusVery good in Microsoft Office, knowledge of Oracle (is a plus) or any other ERP systemDemonstrates independent judgement based on procedures and analysis of each case and can support othersExperienced in setting up and verifying effectiveness of internal controlsAbility to lead conference calls in international environmentCapability to support and follow-up on issues supporting the teamExperienced in setting up and implementing process improvements, standardizationCandidate should be flexible with shifts to support various geographies as per business requirement.Candidate with CA Inter/ACCA (Pursuing)/MBA (Finance) is preferredShift timings:India role IST General ShiftGlobal role: 1:30 PM till 10:30 PM ISTCharacteristics of Successful EmployeesExcellent communication skills and cultural awarenessPositive attitude, customer centric mindset and willingness to go the extra mile to meet organizational goalsAbility to build good relationships with different stakeholdersAttentive to detail and deadlinesSharp judgmentAbility to multi-task and prioritizeProven ability to learn and understand new software/accounting systemsAmbition to develop into future supervisor roles