Senior Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant – Record-to-Report (RTR) is responsible for executing and delivering high-quality financial accounting and reporting services within the Shared Services environment. This role performs complex accounting activities, supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, and ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records in compliance with IFRS/GAAP, SOX, and company policies.

The Senior Accountant serves as a subject matter expert for RTR processes, supports process improvement initiatives, assists with training and mentoring junior team members, and collaborates with business partners to maintain strong financial controls and efficient operations.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Primary Business Partners:

• Regional and Corporate Finance & Accounting teams
• Shared Services and Regional Business Services leadership
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Interfaces With:

• Corporate F&A Teams both in Asia Pacific and in the US including tax and treasury
• Operational and Commercial Teams
• Onsite and Regional HR Leaders
• Legal
• Internal and external auditors
• 3rd party vendors/service providers

JOB SPECIFIC TASKS

Overall responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end RTR activities across multiple entities and business units.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported in accordance with accounting standards.
• Review and analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, accounting policies, and corporate procedures.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior accountants.
• Act as a key contributor during system implementations, process transitions, and transformation initiatives.

Record-to-Report (R2R) Operations

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, allocations, and reclassifications.
• Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations and resolve aged reconciling items.
• Conduct detailed account analysis and variance investigations.
• Support general ledger maintenance and ensure data integrity within ERP systems.
• Manage intercompany accounting activities and reconciliations.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals.
• Prepare schedules and support documentation for financial reporting.
• Ensure timely completion of close activities and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Assist in preparation of management reports and financial analysis.

Shared Services Operations & Controls

• Overall accountability for the shared services delivery of core financial processes including but not limited to Accounting, Planning and Analysis, Tax, Business Partner Relations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, IFRS/GAAP, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and audit trails.
• Execute and document SOX controls and other key control activities.
• Support statutory and regulatory reporting requirements where applicable.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and operational performance targets.
• Support governance initiatives and control enhancement programs.

Governance and Controls:

• Maintain a strong internal control environment through compliance with established procedures.
• Ensure all journal entries and reconciliations are properly supported and approved.
• Identify control gaps and recommend process improvements.
• Support remediation of audit findings and control deficiencies.
• Maintain process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Promote compliance and risk awareness across RTR activities.

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Support automation, standardization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, upgrades, and testing activities.
• Contribute to migration and transition activities within Shared Services.
• Leverage reporting and analytics tools to enhance financial insights and decision-making.
• Share best practices and support knowledge transfer across the team.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 4-7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in R2R or Shared Services environment.
• Professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA) preferred or in progress.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience working in multinational organizations and multi-entity environments.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with reporting tools, automation, and data analytics is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.