Role Summary
Support global Record-to-Report (R2R) operations by delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial
reporting. The role goes beyond processing to enable stronger stakeholder collaboration and drive
continuous improvement within a GCC environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post manual journal entries (MJE) including accruals, prepaids, Bank, Payroll and
- reclasses
- Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities as per global timelines
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations with proper documentation and follow-up on open items
- Maintain GL integrity and ensure alignment with accounting policies (US GAAP/IFRS)
- Support preparation of management reporting and variance analysis
- Collaborate with onshore stakeholders/business finance teams for issue resolution
- Ensure adherence to SLA timelines and internal controls (SOX compliance)
- Support internal and external audits with required documentation
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation
- Participate in transition activities and knowledge transfer (if applicable)
- Strong understanding of R2R processes and accounting fundamentals
- Experience in month-end close and reconciliations
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred)
- Good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
- Ability to work with global stakeholders across time zones
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Good communication and stakeholder management skill
Qualification
- B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter
- 6–10 years of experience in R2R / General Accounting
GCC-Specific Expectations
Move from a “processing” role to a “business partner” mindset
Proactively highlight risks, unusual entries, and variances
Ensure strong documentation and audit readiness culture
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