Join as R2R Executive - ensure accurate financial reporting, streamline processes, and support global accounting operations.
Role Summary
The R2R Executive plays a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate and timely Record-to-Report (R2R) processes within the Global Business Services (GBS) organization. This role focuses on day-to-day execution of accounting and reporting tasks including journal postings, reconciliations, fixed asset management, and month-end close activities.
The R2R Executive/Administrator ensures data accuracy in the general ledger, supports statutory and management reporting, and assists with internal and external audit requirements. Working under the guidance of the R2R Team Lead/Manager, the role is critical in maintaining strong financial controls, adherence to accounting standards, and driving efficiency through standardized processes and automation.
Role Responsibilities
Core Accounting & Journal Management
- Execute daily R2R activities including journal entries, accruals, allocations, and reconciliations.
- Perform month-end accruals and provisions within agreed timelines, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare and post provision entries after appropriate management approval.
- Maintain accuracy of general ledger accounts and ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and company policies.
- Conduct ledger scrutiny, including identification and timely clearance of old balance sheet (BS) open items within SLA.
Closing & Reporting
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Assist in preparation of management and statutory reporting requirements.
- Support internal and external stakeholders to complete monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
- Accountable for evaluating, reconciling, and resolving complex accounting transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
Reconciliations & Controls
- Perform general ledger reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and follow up with stakeholders to clear open items.
- Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and bank reconciliations to ensure no open items remain unresolved for more than one month.
- Reconcile inventory sub-ledger (stock sheet) with main ledger accounts, ensuring integrity and accuracy.
- Provide supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
Fixed Assets Accounting
- Handle fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, transfer, disposal, and sale of tangible and intangible assets.
- Create and maintain fixed asset master records as per asset class and PS Module requirements.
- Perform monthly depreciation postings and maintain asset documentation for audit readiness.
- Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets and reconcile the fixed asset subsidiary ledger with the general ledger.
- Coordinate with plant project teams for project capitalization and address asset accounting-related issues.
Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Identify and escalate issues or variances to the R2R Team Lead/Analyst.
- Support continuous improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives within the R2R process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and drive efficiency in R2R operations.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Technical Requirements:
- 2-3 years of experience in core accounting & RTR operations.
- Expertise in RTR processes, including GL accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in SAP is essential.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Analytical skills for KPI management, root cause analysis, and reporting.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Prior experience with working with countries in Africa/Europe would be advantageous.
- Fluent spoken and written French.