The Account to Report (A2R) Subject Matter Expert has extensive knowledge and specialization of Account to Report or Record to Report process(es).  Provides organizational support for daily operations, delegation and review of work, delivers training, technical and/or operational guidance to others, when needed, under limited supervision of the Supervisor. 

Tasks

Provide support in A2R operations (including review & approval of transactions and reports) for  more complex transactions or as backup during handover/stabilization of newly migrated entities

Identify process improvement areas, initiate and ensure that assigned projects/initiatives are completed on time with quality results

Ensure that transactions and reports are processed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting standards, and Global Accounting Policies

Identify, rectify, follow up, and resolve issues, define and implement action plans to address the root cause, document and monitor issues and error log

Contribute (as a member of the leadership team) in the overall management and development of the A2R Tower, including the successful achievement of its goals and objectives

Perform internal controls review and complete documentation in accordance if iPace requirements

Point of contact for audit requirements and queries

Update SOPs based on changes in processes.

Qualifications and Requirements

Graduate of Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting or Finance

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred

Finance and Accounting Experience with solid exposure in:

General Ledger

Intercompany Accounting

Fixed Assets Accounting

Month-end closing

Reconciliation, Reports and consolidation

Lease accounting

Had previous exposure in handling and managing transitions and/or projects for process improvement

With proven results and past successes in crisis management, process improvements, and stakeholder management

Proficient in MS Office products

Minimum of 4 years up to 6 years working experience in Record to Report

Knowledge in SAP System and experience in Shared Services Center/BPO

Experience in process migration, is a plus.

Effective communication skills, both written and spoken English

Must Have Technical Skills

Intermediate MS Office (Pivot, VLookup, CountIFs, etc.)

SAP User (1-2yrs)

SQL

Intermediate- Advanced Power BI

Critical Skills

1. Attention to Detail - Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor gauges, instruments, or processes; concentrate on routine work details and organize and maintain a system of records.
2. Customer Focus - Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.
3. Policies, Process, & Procedures - Able to act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard procedures in crisis situations; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures; recognize and constructively conform to unwritten rules or practices.
4. Planning, Prioritizing, & Goal Setting - Able to prepare for emerging customer needs; manage multiple projects; determine project urgency in a meaningful and practical way; use goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans; organize and schedule people and tasks.
5. Communication - Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listen well.