Role Purpose

We are seeking Record-to-Report (R2R) professionals to join our Finance Shared Services team. The incumbent will support General Ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close activities, and financial reporting processes in a centralized, SLA-driven environment.

The role requires solid accounting knowledge, attention to detail, process discipline, and the ability to work effectively within a high-volume shared services setup.

Location: Bangur Business Excellence Centre (BBEC)

Key Responsibilities

1. General Ledger Accounting

- Perform General Ledger accounting activities and maintain accounting records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Process journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, and adjustments accurately and within defined timelines.
- Support chart of accounts maintenance and accounting master data updates.

2. Account Reconciliations

- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation.
- Reconcile bank accounts, intercompany balances, and subsidiary ledgers.
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items and accounting discrepancies on a timely basis.

3. Period-End Close Activities

- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
- Ensure timely completion of close activities in accordance with published close calendars.
- Prepare and review schedules required for financial reporting and management reporting.

4. Financial Reporting Support

- Assist in the preparation of financial reports, schedules, and variance analyses.
- Support reporting requirements for management, corporate teams, and auditors.
- Ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial data.

5. Compliance & Controls

- Adhere to internal control requirements, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to finance operations.

6.



Process Improvement & Automation

- Identify opportunities for process simplification, standardization, and automation.
- Participate in transformation initiatives involving ERP systems, workflow tools, RPA, and digital technologies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the R2R function.

7. Stakeholder Management

- Collaborate with internal finance teams, business stakeholders, and other Shared Services functions.
- Support timely response and resolution of accounting queries and exceptions.

Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance (B.Com preferred)
- CA Inter, CMA Inter, MBA (Finance), or equivalent accounting qualification preferred.
- Qualified CA/CMA may also apply.

Experience

- 4-7 years of relevant experience (2-3 years for CA/CMA) in Record-to-Report (R2R), General Ledger Accounting, or Financial Reporting.
- Experience in a Shared Services Centre (SSC), Global Business Services (GBS), or high-volume finance operations environment preferred.
- Experience supporting month-end close and reconciliation processes is essential.

Technical Skills

- Hands-on experience with SAP FICO (mandatory).
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Data Analysis) and MS Powerpoint.
- Exposure to platforms such as Power BI, Vistex, Hyperion or similar financial systems will be an advantage.

Core Competencies

- Ability to work in a deadline-driven, SLA-focused environment
- Strong accounting and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem-solving and reconciliation skills
- Process-oriented mindset
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Continuous improvement orientation

Work Environment

- Full-time, work-from-office role within the Shared Services organization.
- Fast-paced, metrics-driven environment focused on quality, accuracy, compliance, and turnaround time.
- Interaction with multiple finance teams, business stakeholders, and corporate functions.

📌 Process Associate - Record To Report (West Bengal)
🏢 Shree Cement
📍 West Bengal