RTR Team Leader - General Ledger Accounting

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As RTR Team Leader - General Ledger Accounting, you will be part of the RTR team to oversee all accounting activities of the assigned geographies to ensure consistent, accurate and efficient delivery of US GAAP, validated through regular internal and external audits.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day management of General Ledger Accounting activities, providing substantive guidance to the Team Members, performance of SOx controls, coordination and interaction with other functional teams and Local Teams, supporting recruitment and retention of employees and leading process improvement activities.

Your Responsibilities:



* Daily Operational Activities:
+ Ensure accurate & timely execution of the scope of operations assigned, in compliance with accounting principles and SOX controls requirements.
+ Take responsibility for month-end closing process delivery by the team.
+ Review & approve journal entries.
+ Facilitate Trial Balance review calls with Affiliates as required.
+ Review Balance Sheet reconciliations.
+ Execute and review SOX controls in accordance with RTR Control Matrix.
+ Be first point of contact in case of issues, drive escalations end-to-end until resolution.
+ Ensure back-up arrangements are in place for key operational deliverables.


* Project Phase:
+ Deliver key project milestones for SAP Integration.

Work closely with Project SMEs to ensure team members’ readiness and smooth go-live.


* Process Expertise and Business Partnership:
+ Act as subject matter expert on complex accounting treatments in accordance with policy/procedures.
+ Influence and proactively coordinate improvement initiatives.
+ Ensure continuous and consistent process delivery, including efficient back-up plan and effective escalations/queries management.

Drive for results (including follow up on KPIs) and ensure best practices are in place.
+ Build and sustain effective relationships with Affiliates and across other functions.
+ Work with IT to unders...