RTR Team Leader - General Ledger Accounting

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Your Role:

RTR Team Leader - General Ledger Accounting  oversees all accounting activities of the assigned geographies to ensure consistent, accurate and efficient delivery of US GAAP and Local GAAP Financial Statements, validated through regular internal and external audits.  In addition, this role will require day-to-day management of General Ledger Accounting activities, providing substantive guidance to the Team Members, performance of SOx controls, coordination and interaction with other functional teams and Local Teams, supporting recruitment and retention of employees and leading process improvement activities. RTR Team Leader - GLA supports RTR Manager - GLA in ongoing management of the whole region and acts as his/her back-up.

Your Responsibilities:

Daily Operational Activities

• Ensure accurate & timely execution of the scope of operations assigned, in compliance with accounting principles and SOX controls requirements
• Take responsibilty for month-end closing process delivery by the team
• Review & approve journal entries
• Facilitate Trial Balance review calls with Affiliates as required
• Review Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Execute and review SOX controls in accordance with RTR Control Matrix
• Be first point of contact in case of issues, drive escalations end-to-end until resolution  
• Ensure back-up arrangements are in place for key operational deliverables

Project Phase

• Deliver key project milestones for current projects according to the corporate's agreements and plans. Work closely with Project SMEs to ensure team members’ readiness and smooth go-live.

Process Expertise and Business Partnership

• Act as subject matter expert on complex accounting treatments in accordance with policy/procedures
• Influence and proactively coordinate improvement initiatiives
• Ensure continuous and consistent process delivery, including efficient back-up plan and effective escalations/queries management. Drive for results (including follow up on KPIs) and ensure best practices are in place
• Build and sustain effective relationships with Affiliates and across other functions
• Work with IT to understand system capabilities and to help team members to follow up on technical issues

Process Governance:

• Ensure process documentation and training materials are being updated by the team as required
• Demonstrate a strong continuous improvement oriented approach & help to champion continuous improvement culture within the team

Controls:

• Demonstrate a strong compliance oriented mindset & help to build a strong compliance culture
• Engage with External/Internal Audit to provide required documentation

Leadership

• Be able to take charge of, inspire and influence a team of up to 10 employees
• Involve in the recruitment process and provide roboust on-boarding
• Influence retention within the team
• Perform performance review meetings and participate in setting up employee’s individual development plan
• Act as a Manager’s back-up
• Coach and guide team members, help to identify training needs

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Master’s Degree or equivalent Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Experience in a shared services environment
• Management and people development experience held in RTR
• Proven process & control orientation based on prior operational business roles within RTR
• Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks in fast-changing environment & lead change effectively
• Ability to effectively manage workload
• Proven analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
• Experience with SAP
• Fluency in English language