General Ledger Team Leader

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support overall financial statement preparation by leading a team that executes accurate and timely completion of accounting activities in compliance with internal guidelines and procedures and external regulatory requirements;
• Ensure month-end activities, balances sheet reconciliation, fixed assets are performed as per the agreed deadlines without any process disruption;
• Ensure the General Ledger team are replying to all queries in a timely manner and all queries are dealt correctly and efficiently;
• Acting as an escalation point for all general ledger issues raised by the team members, leadership and internal customers;
• Following control procedures and maintaining operational procedures;
• Regular reporting and analysis to key senior managers in the business; 
• Ad-hoc duties to support the business; 
• Developing a motivated and energetic team;
• Maintain excellent working relationship with internal customers;
• Performance management of the team;
• Actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives in cooperation with GL Manager; 
• Ensure continuous review, development, and improvement of consistent processes and procedures. 
• Support for internal and external audits
• Initiate changes when required; 
• Participate and assist as necessary, in change, improvement and special projects as required; 
• Harmonize the processes and procedures across the business;
• Active participation in the recruiting process
• SAP key user; 
• Support & involvement for business improvement process.

REQUIREMENTS:

 Education

• University Degree in Economic Studies
• ACCA/CIMA enrollment and or certification is an advantage

Experience

• A good knowledge & understanding of the General Ledger function and the month-end closing process
• Experience in working in a cross functional environment
• Working experience in shared service center, outsourcing industry
• People management experience

Skills

• Fluency in English and other language as French/Spanish/German/Italian would be a plus
• Technical (good accounting knowledge, experience with US GAAP, overall understanding of AP, AR, Treasury and how each of the functions impacts the month-end closing process)
• Experience in GL process transitions is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and prioritization skills
• Flexibility during the month-end closing period
• Available for travel
• Ability to communicate with individuals from different backgrounds, deal with different personality types
• Good sense of urgency and decision-making skills, responsible and reliable person
• Well organized and ability to organize the team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to be effective with company management and team members
• Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, SAP
• Experience with other reporting platforms is a plus (HFM, OneStream etc.)