Account to Report Specialist - Senior Specialist

This is a Temporary position with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role pending performance evaluation and organizational needs.

The Account to Report (A2R) Specialist or Senior Specialist is responsible for providing timely and accurate recording of transaction in the general ledger in compliance with customer requirements as stipulated in the Service Level Agreement (SLA), global accounting policy with limited guidance of the Supervisor/Manager. This includes balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, allocations, intercompany balance confirmation, fixed assets transactional processing, reporting, and conducting month end close procedures.

Tasks:

• - Prepare and post journal entries in general ledger
• - Reconcile balance sheet accounts, provide balance confirmation of intercompany, process fixed asset transactions, and provide various reports and other complex reporting needed by stakeholders
• - Has working knowledge and understanding of the market/business handled to perform financial statement analysis, prepare any needed adjustments, and discuss financial results to local accountants and/or CFOs
• - Perform bank reconciliation, monitors and clears open items
• - Perform month-end closing activities and ensures all activities are completed timely and accurately based on global calendar and in accordance with agreed SLA
• - Identify, rectify, follow up and resolve issues, and document in issue and error log
• - Review and approve Blackline journals in accordance with company policy
• - Perform internal controls review and complete documentation in accordance if iPace requirements
• - Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly unit consolidation reports
• - Perform all activities within the agreed and set SLA with customers and global targets
• - Point of contact for audit requirements and queries
• - Update SOPs based on changes in processes
• - Identify process improvement areas and coordinate with SME/Supervisor to translate the idea to action plan

Qualification and Requirements:

• - Graduate of Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting or Finance
• - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
• - Typically 3-8 years of finance professional experience especially in the field of accounting processes.
• - Previous experience in a General Ledger function is essential.
• - Knowledge in SAP System and experience in Shared Services Center/BPO
• - Experience in process migration, is a plus.
• - Is able to work under time pressure
• - Strong work ethic comprising openness, trust, and integrity
• - Effective communication skills, both written and spoken English
   

Competencies:

• Decision Making & Problem Solving - Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options.
• Commitment to Task - Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; be available in case of emergency or urgent matters; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Team Work - Able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit.
• Flexibility - Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information; perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task; adapt to varying customer needs.
• 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.