Accounting Operations Supervisor

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the expanding Global Business Services Organisation, in a company considered a global leader in its field. The successful candidate will join the Record to Report (RtR) Accounting Operations Team.

The role will be responsible for the people management of a team of Accounting Operations specialists, analysts and assistants. It requires deep understanding of operational accounting processes. Coaching experience is desirable.

The successful candidate must be organized, a good communicator, motivator and team player, who is prepared to ensure the team works collaboratively at pace and delivers timely, good quality reporting results. They must be experienced in working in a large multi-national, complex structure with the ability to prioritise, to follow through in a fast-paced, multitask environment. They will also be expected to have a process improvement mindset, able to execute on improvement initiatives and bringing others on that journey.

The successful candidate must have experience in RtR Accounting Operations Specialist roles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach and develop a team of Accounting Operations Specialists, Analysist and Assistants, collaboratively responsible for the monthly US GAAP reporting, annual reporting, local statistical reporting, internal and external audit deliverables.
• Accountable for ensuring that all operational finance activities in the team are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure financial compliance and SOX control measures required are executed without exception
• Review and approve journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Drive a performance and customer first culture.
• Deliver operational excellence through strong organizational skills and effective resource management
• Drive PPI initiatives, including Gemba walks, Just Do Its, Daily Tier Management and Leader Standard Work to ensure that all problems are highlighted for resolution.
  
  

• Minimum 3 years experience in RtR Operational Accounting Specialist role, or equivalent
• Accuracy is required in performing all aspects of the role
• People Management Experience
• Deep operational accounting process knowledge
• High level of proactivity to drive continuous improvement
• Previous experience in a large scale organisation would be beneficial
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well under time constraints
• Computer literacy, incl. MS Excel
• Fluent in English