Purpose Statement:

Record to Report Controller is responsible for Record to Report (RTR) process for dedicated Affiliate/s as well as coordination and oversight of accounting activities for this Affiliate as a first point of contact regarding process matters and technical accounting expertise in US GAAP.

Record to Report Controller drives and co-ordinates the financial close process, prepares and reviews journal entries and reconciliations, provides financial and accounting analysis, delivers resolution on operational matters (process and accounting related), prepares BS, P&L and DSO planning.

Record to Report Controller reports to Regional Accounting & Reporting Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain US GAAP and local ledgers including the preparation and/or review of related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Drive and own the financial close process and calendar for the Affiliate or cluster of affiliates, including responsibility for execution of related SOX controls.
• Support financial and accounting analysis involving complex transactions including but not limited to general accounting, fixed assets, intercompany and financial reporting activities/transactions.
• Prepare and review management and statutory reports including quarterly Balance Sheet Review with required business-oriented commentaries.
• Prepare the annual entity plan, Balance Sheet, P&L and DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) plans, compare the Plan to actuals and provide variance analysis focusing on business drivers (commercial entities only).
• Provide accounting treatment in line with Group policies to Affiliates.
• Provide Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partner with guidance for resolution of accounting issues.
• Provide all necessary support during group, statutory and internal audits, act as liaison for any RTR related queries.
• Support the Statutory/Fiscal Reports process with third-parties, where applicable.
• Work closely with FSS Regional Chief Accountant and with the Finance Director/s of assigned affiliate/s to ensure high quality of the ledgers and full compliance with Accounting Policies.
• Propose and implement initiatives aimed to improve efficiency and quality of the process.