Role: Subject Matter Expert Record to Report
Skill: Record to Report
Experience: 5 years to 10 years
Location: TCS Noida
Shift Timing: ANZ shift.(starting 2-3AM IST)
Education:
- Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10 + 2 + 3)
- Non-technical graduation and/or masters in finance & accounts stream - B.Com, M.Com or CA Inter
- Bachelor's in Finance & Accounting from a reputed university
Must Have:
- 5-10 yrs experience as Expert in RTR & ERP SAP & JDE, with proficient Excel skills
Good-to-Have:
- Lean Six Sigma certification and Blackline experience
Job Summary:
This role is responsible for executing more complex processes and exception transactions that involve greater subjective thinking & analytical ability (or processing a much higher volume of complex transactions). Should have at least 3 years of relevant work experience as Subject Matter Expert in similar complex transaction and processes and at least 2 years in supervising activities with excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal skills along with proficiency in MS Excel & Powerpoint. Should have expert level knowledge of ERP (preferably SAP or JDE), experience in reporting & compliance, capable of handling stringent timelines, interacting and preparing analytics and presenting during governance calls with the stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities:
- Should be able to perform more complex processes and exception transactions that involve greater subjective thinking & analytical ability (or processing a much higher volume of complex transactions) relating to journal entries (preparation & posting), Month end Closing activities, Reporting, Fixed Asset & Lease accounting, Reconciliation of Cash & other Balance sheet items including ability to research open items and drive to closure
- Complete activities as per customer statement of work
- Meet Targets of TAT and Accuracy
- Be self-reliant to undertake and complete assigned work
- Undertake self assessment to verify activities done timely and accurately
- Perform Quality check of Sr. Associates & Subject Matter experts and give feedback
- Evaluate Internal control gaps, have governance with both external and internal stakeholders for risk mitigation
- Identify areas of potential errors and to find ways to fix and avoid errors and repeat issues
- Act as Buddy to new joiners and other Sr. Associates requiring support to perform activities
- Report out hourly & EOD status of activities performed
- Provide daily update to customer on progress and have interaction emails & calls
- Prepare & provide report out in form of dashboards using Excel and Powerpoint
- Identify process gaps and provide controls to mitigate and monitor closure
- Identify process improvement opportunities and take up improvement projects for both self and team and drive to closure
- Operate from Office as standard requirement
- Should not take any unscheduled leaves without pre-consent from Team Lead
- Be open to operate extended hours to finish deliverable from Office and incase of errors and backlogs and during month-end, quarter-end close.
Technical Capabilities / Skills:
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Systems:
- Expert knowledge of SAP or JD Edwards
- Good level of proficiency in the following systems: MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Has expert level experience in Excel using IF, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, PIVOT, CELL REFERENCE, AVERAGE, AGEING, DATE FORMAT, TEXT to TABLE
- Has expert level knowledge of preparing Power point
Communication:
- Have fluency in reading, understanding, writing, and speaking English.
- Can interact with customers in a professional, courteous manner
Soft skills:
- Shows genuine empathy to customers experiencing difficulties.
- Able to communicate effectively.
- High energy, self-motivation with a high degree of accountability
Analytical skills:
Organisational skills:
- Documentation and knowledge sharing.
- High level written communication skills to interact with key stakeholders
Business acumen:
- 5-10 years of experience in Record to Report of which at least 3 years of relevant work experience as Subject Matter Expert in similar complex transaction and processes and at least 2 years in supervising activities with excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal skills along with proficiency in MS Excel & Powerpoint. Should have expert level knowledge of ERP (preferably SAP or JDE), experience in reporting & compliance, capable of handling stringent timelines, interacting and preparing analytics and presenting during governance calls with the stakeholders
Other Requirements:
- Candidate should be ready to work in ANZ shift.(starting 2-3AM IST)
- Should possess positive attitude to support the business.
- 5 days’ work from office is mandatory including one weekend during Month-end Close cycle
- Should be medically fit to operate during ANZ shift
