Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Record-to-Report (R2R) SME / Team Lead to manage general accounting, reconciliations, fixed assets, and lease accounting operations. The role involves leading a team, overseeing end-to-end financial processes, ensuring accurate financial records, maintaining compliance, and managing client relationships and service delivery.

Job Details

• Location: Chennai – Chennai One Magnum

• Work Setup: 5 days onsite

• Experience: 4–7 Years

• Band: BPO 3

• Work Schedule: Night Shift, 5:30 PM – 3:30 AM

Requirements

• B.Com, MBA, or equivalent relevant accounting qualification.

• 4–7 years of experience in General Accounting, R2R, or Fixed Assets operations.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger, journal entries, ledger postings, and accounting principles.

• Hands-on experience with balance sheet reconciliations and fixed assets accounting.

• Thorough understanding of lease accounting and accounting-to-fixed-assets transfers.

• Experience managing a team of 10–20 associates.

• Good understanding of Oracle and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office tools.

• Experience working with global stakeholders and managing tight reporting deadlines.

• Strong English communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end General Accounting and Fixed Assets operations.

• Oversee period-end close, book closure, financial analysis, reconciliations, and fixed asset record updates.

• Review journal entries, ledger postings, and balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy.

• Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of books of accounts.

• Monitor SLAs, identify operational issues, and implement process improvements.

• Maintain accounting controls and ensure compliance with SOX requirements.

• Lead, coach, and train team members on accounting policies, procedures, and client-specific updates.

• Manage client communications, periodic performance reviews, and SLA discussions.

• Coordinate with Technology, Quality, and other support functions.

• Support month-end closing activities and financial reporting.

• Identify and resolve day-to-day operational challenges in coordination with stakeholders.

Other Details

• Must-Have: General Accounting, Journal Entries, Ledger Postings, Fixed Assets, Lease Accounting, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and Team Management.

• Preferred: Prior transition experience and proficiency in Excel and other MS Office applications.

• Strong client management, ownership, accountability, and result-oriented approach are essential.