Specialist - F&A - R2R 4B

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Specialist – F&A – R2R 4B based in India.

As a Finance and Accounting Specialist focused on Record to Report (R2R), you will contribute to the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of financial reporting and accounting operations. You will support financial close activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, and consolidation processes while helping maintain compliance with applicable regulations and internal controls. Working in a technology-driven, global business environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen financial governance and improve reporting accuracy. You will also contribute to risk assessments, compliance reviews, and the implementation of effective control frameworks. By leveraging financial systems, analytical skills, and structured problem-solving, you will help identify operational risks and support continuous process improvement. This role offers an opportunity to develop your expertise in financial operations, regulatory compliance, and enterprise accounting processes while contributing to reliable business outcomes.

• Financial Close and Record to Report: Support end-to-end Record to Report activities, including financial close, journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and financial consolidation, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Compliance Audits and Control Reviews: Conduct compliance audits, risk assessments, and internal control reviews to verify adherence to regulatory requirements, accounting standards, organisational policies, and established procedures.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify potential financial, operational, and compliance risks, evaluate their impact, recommend mitigation measures, and support the implementation and monitoring of corrective action plans.
• Compliance Framework Management: Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance frameworks, internal control procedures, and governance practices to strengthen accountability and reduce operational risk.
• Financial Reporting and Reconciliations: Perform and review reconciliations, validate financial transactions, investigate discrepancies, and support the preparation of accurate financial statements and reporting outputs.
• Regulatory Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and maintain compliance reports, financial documentation, control evidence, and management dashboards to support internal reviews, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Financial Systems and Data Integrity: Use enterprise resource planning systems, including SAP and Oracle ERP, to support accounting processes, maintain reliable financial data, and ensure consistency across reporting activities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with finance, accounting, risk, compliance, and other cross-functional teams to resolve financial discrepancies, address control gaps, and embed compliance requirements into day-to-day operations.
• Compliance Advisory and Guidance: Provide subject matter support to business teams on compliance obligations, changes in regulatory requirements, financial controls, and risk management practices.
• Training and Awareness: Support the delivery of training sessions and awareness initiatives that promote understanding of compliance standards, financial policies, internal controls, and best practices.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial close procedures, reconciliation workflows, reporting processes, and compliance monitoring through standardisation, automation, and effective use of technology.
• Quality and Operational Excellence: Maintain high standards of accuracy, documentation, confidentiality, and process discipline while meeting reporting deadlines and supporting consistent service delivery.

Requirements

• Education: A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or Finance, or a master's degree in Finance. An equivalent relevant qualification may be considered depending on the position's requirements.
• Relevant Experience: Professional experience in finance and accounting, particularly Record to Report operations, financial close, reconciliations, consolidation, regulatory reporting, or financial controls.
• Record to Report Expertise: Understanding of end-to-end R2R processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial consolidation, fixed asset accounting, and period-end close activities.
• Financial Systems Knowledge: Experience using enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP ERP and Oracle ERP to manage accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Knowledge of compliance audits, risk assessments, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and corrective action management. The ability to identify control weaknesses and recommend practical improvements is important.
• Financial Reporting Skills: Ability to analyse financial information, investigate discrepancies, prepare accurate reports, maintain supporting documentation, and ensure data integrity.
• Banking and Capital Markets Knowledge: Familiarity with banking, capital markets, or related financial services environments is beneficial, particularly where regulatory reporting and financial control requirements are complex.
• Professional Certifications: Relevant certifications are advantageous, including Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Compliance Officer (CCO), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM).
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, critical thinking, and the ability to investigate complex financial or compliance issues systematically.
• Communication Skills: Intermediate English proficiency (B1 or above), with the ability to communicate financial information clearly, document findings, and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Collaboration and Client Relations: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, internal stakeholders, and clients while managing competing priorities.
• Organisation and Time Management: Ability to manage multiple accounting and compliance activities, meet strict financial reporting deadlines, and maintain consistent quality under time pressure.
• Technology and Collaboration Tools: Comfortable using financial systems, spreadsheets, reporting tools, and digital collaboration platforms to support accurate and efficient workflows.
• Integrity and Professionalism: A commitment to confidentiality, ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and the consistent application of financial policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Remote Working Arrangement: Remote work options associated with the position, with the role listed under a remote work arrangement in India.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Flex-time scheduling aligned with operational requirements in India.
• Career Development: Opportunities to strengthen expertise in financial accounting, Record to Report operations, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Learning and Mentorship: Access to professional learning opportunities, mentoring, and development resources to support career progression.
• Technology-Driven Environment: Exposure to modern enterprise systems, digital transformation initiatives, and technology-enabled financial operations.
• Global Business Exposure: Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to financial processes supporting large international organisations.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand skills in financial consolidation, internal controls, compliance monitoring, and process improvement.
• Inclusive Workplace Culture: A professional environment that values integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation, and diverse perspectives.

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