Job Title : R2R – Senior Associate

Role Purpose

The R2R – Senior Associate will be responsible for executing Record to Report (RTR) processes in accordance with documented procedures and customer requirements. The role requires hands-on expertise in transaction processing, journal entries, reconciliations, accounting activities, reporting, and month-end closing while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and perform month-end closing activities.

• Handle financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, and lease accounting.

• Perform cash and balance sheet reconciliations, research open items, and drive them to closure.

• Execute activities in accordance with the customer’s Statement of Work (SOW).

• Meet defined Turnaround Time (TAT), quality, and accuracy targets.

• Independently manage and complete assigned activities within agreed timelines.

• Perform self-assessments to ensure activities are completed accurately and on time.

• Provide hourly and End-of-Day (EOD) status updates on activities performed.

• Provide daily progress updates to customers through professional emails and calls.

• Identify process gaps and recommend appropriate controls to mitigate risks.

• Monitor identified issues and ensure timely closure.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and support improvement initiatives through completion.

• Work from office as per business requirements.

• Obtain prior approval from the Team Lead for planned leave and avoid unscheduled leave.

• Support extended working hours from the office when required during errors, backlogs, month-end, and quarter-end close activities.

Technical Skills

Systems

• Working knowledge of SAP or JD Edwards.

• Good proficiency in MS Office, particularly:

  • MS Word

  • MS Excel

  • MS PowerPoint

Record to Report Expertise

Candidates should have hands-on experience in:

• Journal entry preparation and posting

• Month-end closing activities

• Financial reporting

• Fixed asset accounting

• Lease accounting

• Cash reconciliation

• Balance sheet reconciliation

• Researching and resolving open items

Communication Skills

• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with customers.

• Strong written communication skills for stakeholder interaction.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Soft Skills

• Customer-focused approach with empathy when addressing customer concerns.

• Strong accountability and ownership.

• High energy and self-motivation.

• Positive attitude and willingness to support business requirements.

• Ability to work effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.

Analytical & Organizational Skills

• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to research open items and drive them to resolution.

• Strong time-management skills.

• Good documentation and knowledge-sharing capabilities.

• Ability to prioritize activities and meet defined deadlines.

Eligibility Criteria

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Record to Report (R2R/RTR).

• Strong experience in journal entries and month-end closing.

• Experience in reporting, fixed asset accounting, and lease accounting.

• Hands-on experience in cash and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Working knowledge of SAP or JD Edwards.

• Good MS Office skills, especially Excel.

• Strong English communication skills.

• Willingness to work in ANZ shifts.

• 5 days Work From Office (WFO) is mandatory.

• Willingness to work one weekend during the month-end close cycle.

• Must be medically fit to work in ANZ shifts.

Important Requirements

• Candidates must be willing to work extended hours when required during month-end, quarter-end, errors, and backlog situations.

• Planned leave requires prior approval from the Team Lead.

• Ex-TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

• PAN and DOB are required for profile creation.