R2R Lead - GBS India

Job Role Description

• Lead the implementation of the reporting processes and process improvements that are

defined by the Global Process Responsible (GPR) organization within GBS operations.

• Build up strong relationship with Regional BPO Controlling, support locations with

technical system issues

• Act as a subject matter expert in R2R operations, ensuring compliance with IFRS,

GAAP, and local regulations

• Coordinate monthly closing and financial planning processes (outlook, forecast, budget)

in the region in strong alignment with divisional and local finance heads as well as GBS

(Global Business Services) offices.

• Ensure the proper financial reporting, according to the agreed policies. Ensure high

data quality for consolidation in reporting systems for actuals (SEM-BCS, GMR, PPRT,

OLAP, BIIP, R2C, Wave, etc.).

• Build up deep knowledge and understanding over all reporting systems, interfaces and

interdependencies

• Own and manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely

  financial reporting. Oversee creation of regular standard reports for different

• stakeholder in- and outside the region. Create special ad-hoc management reports for
• regional management on demand.

• Capex coordinator for the region, collect details and provide information to the regional

board for approval, collect signatures.

• Coordinate creation of new and deletion of existing company codes, align with HQ,

regional controllers, and locations.

• Support P&L segmentation of locations for transfer pricing purposes.
• Ensure all internal controls are in place, to better manage financial risks. Support

external audits.

• Identify synergies across serviced processes to drive efficiencies, and automation

deployment. Identification of required IT tools and processes optimization and align with

global process responsible.

• Drive continuous improvement of service delivery and service portfolio within the GBS

organization. Ensures seamless transition of processes from all regional sites to GBS.

• GBS responsibility for the implementation of services and operational service fulfillment

(quality, costs and delivery) through KPIs/SLAs.

• Drive Reporting factory in India.
• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments to ensure financial

statement accuracy.

• Ensure timely balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring

corrective actions.

• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reporting for consolidated

financial statements.

• Collaborate with external auditors and support audit requirements.
• Provide insights on financial data and support decision-making processes.

Profile

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

CPA, ACCA, CA or MBA is preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in R2R/General Ledger Accounting, with at least 5 years in a

leadership role. Experience in Shared Services (GBS/ GCC)

• Solid knowledge of finance and management reporting IT systems and SAP R3/S4
• Accounting excellence, Strong knowledge of IFRS, and local accounting principles,

End to End Record to Report Experience

• Experience in transition, migration, standardization of processes and process

improvement methodologies, LEAN Sigma,

• Excellent project management skills and ability of setting priorities in complex

environment

• Operational knowledge of controlling and reporting processes, regional differences, and

leading practices.

• Excellent communicator, fluency in English, high with the ability to proficiently convey

concepts to management, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders, intercultural

sensitivity

• Ability to manage upwards, work independently and have a service delivery mind-set.
• Business fluent in English (German nice to have)