AVP RTR Operation Executive

Responsibilities:

• You will be aligned with our Finance Operations vertical and will be helping us determine financial outcomes by collecting operational data/reports while conducting analysis and reconciling transactions.
• Record to Report (RTR) is the end-to-end finance and accounting process that covers the collection, processing, and reporting of financial data to provide a complete and accurate picture of business performance. It includes general ledger accounting, journal entry processing, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, fixed assets management, financial close management, and statutory and management reporting.
• The goal is to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Effective RTR operations underpin strong financial controls and support informed business decision-making. Keywords include "General Ledger, " “Journal Entry, " “Account Reconciliation, " “Financial Close, " “Intercompany Accounting, " “Fixed Assets, " “Financial Reporting, " “Statutory Reporting, " “US GAAP, " and "IFRS. "
• Design, implement, manage, and support record-to-report and general ledger accounting activities for an organization by applying the relevant processes, policies, and applications.
• Process-oriented, with deep expertise in record-to-report and general ledger accounting operations.
• Thought leadership in RTR transformation, financial close optimization, and reporting modernization.
• Corporate planning and strategic planning with a focus on financial reporting integrity, close cycle efficiency, and controllership excellence.
• Risk management covering financial reporting risk, internal controls, audit exposure, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including controllership, FP& A, internal audit, external auditors, and senior business leadership.
• Should possess strong exposure to the end-to-end Record to Report (RTR) process, including general ledger, period-end close, intercompany, fixed assets, and financial statement preparation.
• Must have prior experience in managing client relationships and leading large RTR and financial reporting teams effectively.
• Should be capable of acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for RTR, providing guidance on complex accounting treatments, close issues, and financial reporting matters.
• Well-versed in process controls, including a strong understanding and practical experience with SOX controls related to financial close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, including GAAP and/or IFRS, with the ability to interpret and apply standards to complex business transactions.
• Experience overseeing intercompany accounting, fixed assets accounting, and lease accounting (ASC 842 / IFRS 16) is highly desirable.
• Ability to govern the financial close calendar, drive on-time delivery of period-end close activities, and ensure quality of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Familiarity with RTR technology platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud Financials, BlackLine, or Cadency (Trintech) is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead close cycle reduction initiatives, implement automation in journal entry and reconciliation processes, and drive continuous improvement in RTR operations.
• In this role you are required to identify and assess complex problems for the area of responsibility within the Record to Report and Financial Reporting function.
• The person would create solutions in situations in which analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors, including accounting policy judgements, complex transaction structures, and multi-entity consolidation requirements.
• Requires adherence to strategic direction set by senior management when establishing near-term goals for close cycle efficiency, reporting accuracy, and internal controls effectiveness.
• Interaction of the individual is with senior management at a client and/or within Accenture, involving matters that may require acceptance of an alternate approach on accounting treatment, reporting timelines, or audit findings.
• Some latitude in decision-making is involved, particularly on accounting policy application, materiality judgements, and escalation of audit or control issues.
• You will act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments related to RTR process design, financial close governance, and reporting transformation.
• Decisions made in this role have a major day-to-day impact on financial reporting accuracy, regulatory compliance, and the integrity of the general ledger.
• Oversee and govern end-to-end general ledger accounting operations, including journal entry processing, account reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, and fixed asset accounting across client engagements.
• Lead period-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely delivery of trial balance, financial statements, and management reporting packs in accordance with close calendar commitments.
• Drive governance over statutory and regulatory reporting activities, ensuring compliance with applicable GAAP/IFRS standards and timely filing of financial statements.
• Engage with senior client stakeholders and internal and external auditors on accounting and reporting matters, providing technical guidance and leading audit readiness and support activities.
• The person manages large- to medium-sized teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture.
• Please note that this role may require you to work in rotational shifts.

Requirements:

• Experience with airline business will bring added advantage.
• Qualifications: BCom/MCom/Chartered Accountant.
• Years of Experience: 13 to 18 years.