Record to Report Team Lead
- Full-time
Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assuring high quality of service delivery based on Service Level Agreements and agreed KPIs
- First contact for issues escalation within R2R process
- Supporting audit of financial statements, controls audit, external and internal audits, etc.
- Lead Balance Sheet (BS) reviews, ensuring accuracy and completeness of reconciliations.
- Support the Supervisor and Manager in reviewing and approving journal entries (JEs).
- R2R process lead – supporting a team of process experts to drive cross-country standardization, identify improvement opportunities, and implement best practices across the Record to Report function.
- Monitor and operate a robust R2R internal control environment (GL, IC, FA, Bank, Inventory, MEC)
- Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
- Any other tasks related to R2R and financial processes as assigned
Coordination:
- Support the Supervisor in leading the team of specialists.
- Coordinate completion of all Record-to-report processes (GL, IC, FA, Bank, Inventory, MEC)
- Support the Supervisor in task delegation by providing input on workload distribution, monitoring progress, and ensuring tasks are aligned with team capabilities and priorities.
- Provide support in R2R operations for more complex transactions.
- Monitor task progress, lead MEC (Month-End Close) calls, and ensure smooth execution of assigned processes.
- Contribute (as member of the team) in the overall management and development of the R2R Tower
- Resolve or escalate any processes issues
- Attend and lead team meetings
- Prepare reports
- Foster strong relationships with country teams during the transition process and ensure continued collaboration and engagement in the post-transition phase.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Profile:
- Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance - required
- 3+ years of professional experience in Finance Shared Services - required
- General knowledge of accounting rules - required
- Experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have)
- Familiarity with excel – intermediate level - required
Required Skill:
- Very good command of English (B2-C1 level)
- Deadlines orientation
- Accuracy and proactivity
- Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility
- Effective collaboration
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Positive and learning attitude
Additional Information
Based in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines