Senior Financial Accountant

Purpose of the Job

 

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Financial Accountant - Record to Report (R2R)  to support the development and delivery of world‑class global accounting processes within our Center of Expertise. This role is ideal for a technically strong accountant who is passionate about end‑to‑end process excellence, global standardization, and continuous improvement across the R2R process.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Financial Close & Reporting

• Execute and oversee key Record to Report activities for month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close across multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, North America, LATAM).
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments in line with global policies.
• Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations and lead resolution of outstanding items.
• Maintain assigned accounts, processes, and trial balance ownership, ensuring consistent application of global accounting policies (IFRS/US GAAP).

 

Regulatory Compliance & External Reporting

• Support statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist with tax filings, indirect tax compliance (e.g., VAT/GST), and transfer pricing documentation.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies across multiple countries.
• Ensure the R2R process complies with the Company’s accounting policy.

 

Internal Controls & Governance

• Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks, ensuring strong financial governance across assigned reporting entities.
• Support SOX-compliance activities including control testing, remediation, and documentation.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks through proactive monitoring and process control enhancements.

 

Process Improvement

• Drive improvements in financial processes by identifying inefficiencies and proposing standardized solutions.
• Participate in finance transformation initiatives, including system upgrades, automation workstreams, and ERP optimization.
• Support implementation of best practices across global finance teams to improve speed, accuracy, and compliance.

 

Business Partnering

• Work closely with the Country Financial Controller’s to provide high-quality insights to leadership across regions.
• Collaborate with FP&A, regional finance teams, and operational stakeholders to resolve issues and support informed decision‑making.
• Assist stakeholders across time zones, ensuring consistent service delivery and clear communication.

 

Knowledge, Skills + Experience

 

• Mandatory proficiency in Business English (written and spoken).
• Mandatory ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory).

• 3–5+ years post‑qualification experience in financial accounting, audit, or shared services.
• Experience in a Big 4 or Top 10 accounting firm strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working with multinational entities, multi‑currency accounting, or complex group structures.
• Exposure to SOX environments beneficial but not essential.
• Experience with statutory accounting, intercompany processes, and audit management.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS; familiarity with US GAAP is advantageous.

• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills with comfort handling large, complex datasets.
• Understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and process frameworks (e.g., R2R, P2P, O2C).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving capability.

• Excellent communication skills, able to operate across cultures and time zones.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Process‑led mindset with a natural drive for efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Proactive, collaborative, and eager to support a high‑performing global finance function

 

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