Overview:
Would you like to help enrich the lives of learners around the world?
RM India (RM Education Solutions India Private Limited) is the India Delivery Center for UK based RM Plc. A leading supplier of technology and resources to the education sector, RM India helps deliver great education products and services that help teachers to teach and learners to learn. Our mission is to achieve growth by improving life chances of people. At RM India, we are driven by the potential of our business to touch lives and shape the future.
At RM, we’ve been pioneers of education technology since 1973. We provide technology and resources to the education sector, supporting over 20 million students and improving educational outcomes worldwide.
What we do helps learners at all stages of their lives, from preschool to higher education and professional qualification; we partner with schools, examination boards, governments, and professional organisations globally to make learning more accessible, more engaging, and more impactful.
RM operates through three divisions: Assessment (digital assessment and marking solutions), Technology (managed services, hardware, and software for schools), and TTS (educational resources).
Visit us here to find out more: www.rmindia.co.in
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Consultant R2R (Fixed-Term Contract) to join our Finance Shared Services team. This is a contractual role with a fixed tenure.
In this position, you will be a core part of the Record-to-Report (R2R) function, managing the end-to-end general accounting and financial reporting activities for a key subsidiary of a prominent UK-listed entity. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain high-value experience in a robust global governance framework.
We encourage early applications as the vacancy may close once the position has been filled or final interviews have been arranged.
Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Month-End Close
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Maintain the general ledger for the assigned UK subsidiary with high accuracy.
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Execute month-end and quarter-end close activities within strict corporate timelines.
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Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and provisions.
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Manage fixed asset accounting, capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
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Support statutory and internal audit queries for the entity assigned.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
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Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
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Investigate, track, and resolve any variance or open reconciling items promptly.
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Handle intercompany accounting, including data matching, reconciliation, and settlement tracking.
Reporting & Compliance
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Assist in preparing monthly financial packs and variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget).
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Support the preparation of statutory financial statements under UK GAAP / IFRS.
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Provide documentation and schedules required by internal and external UK auditors.
Experience:
- Education: CA Intermediate / CMA Intermediate qualified (Mandatory).
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Experience: 1 to 3 years of post-qualification experience in corporate accounting or finance shared services from reputed companies or CA Firms.
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Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to UK shift timings during peak periods and adhere to the hybrid schedule.
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Contract Commitment: Ability to commit to the full duration of the contract until May 2027.
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Technical Skills: Strong understanding of double-entry accounting, IFRS/UK GAAP, and R2R frameworks.
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Software: Hands on experience in ERP systems like SAP/ Sage X3/ Agresso + Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query) + basics of Power BI.
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Soft Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills to interact with UK-based stakeholders.
What This Opportunity Offers
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High-density exposure to UK listed corporate governance and global accounting standards.
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A massive addition to your resume, showcasing international shared services experience.
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Flexibility of a hybrid work model with clear predictability
