International record to report (rtr) specialistVelosi Philippines Inc.

Applus is looking for an International Record to Report (RtR) Specialist to be responsible of the activities of the Accounting department, covering multiple countries and different time zones. The position will work closely with the Order to Cash (OtC) and Purchase to Pay (PtP) teams to ensure the integrity of the financial statements.
 
As a Record to Report Specialist and reporting to the Finance Shared Services (FSS) RTR Team Lead, you will be responsible for:
Delivery of the General Accounting activities and ensuring accuracy and compliance, such as:
Manage GL accounting, execute transactions, and maintain supporting documentation
Manage Bank and other Cashbook Reconciliation
Prepare a monthly Accounts Reconciliations and analyze variances
Be responsible for Inter-company balances and reconciliations
Perform Closing and Reporting activities
Support internal and external audit requirements
Ensuring that both, Corporate and local accounting standards are met and procedures are followed.
Follow the internal procedures and identify gaps within the processes.
Propose improvements to optimize and automate processes and calculations.
Ensuring fluent communication with the internal customers, mainly with the country finance teams as well as OTC and PTP Towers.
Ensuring the accomplishment of the Month End Closing deadlines and procedures.
Providing reliable information to all stakeholders (country finance team, FSS Team Lead and Corporate Finance department)
Promoting continuous improvement culture in the Record to Report processes focused on effectiveness, efficiency, and quality.
Assist with establishing internal controls and monitoring compliance with Global Policies.
Supporting and promoting systems improvements, especially SAP.
Escalates production issues to his/her team leader as appropriate.
REQUIREMENTS:
 
We are looking for a person with the following qualifications, skills, and experience
 
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's/College Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Banking or its equivalent.
Good knowledge of accounting processes
Strong Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP
Good command of English
MS Office Proficient (Excel, Word)
Experience:
About 1-3 years of professional experience, with proven experience in accounting functions, preferably in Multinational Businesses.
Demonstrated application of accounting principles and procedures.
Experience with intercompany accounts and multiple company books is a plus
Preferably with cost accounting and reporting background
SAP FI experience is a must
Experience with Shared Services and/or Outsourced Service Delivery Models is a plus
Skills:
Proven track record in the Accounting department and process documentation
Written and spoken ability to communicate in English
Initiative and pro-act
Accurate, efficient, and organized within daily responsibilities.
Adaptable to learning new processes, concepts, and skills.
Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team.
Capable of dealing with tight deadlines
Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
Flexibility, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
Detail-oriented with the ability to understand the whole process.