About the role: We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Chartered Accountant to join as a F&A; Specialist, embedded within a client's Finance and Accounting operations. This is not a transactional processing role — the mandate is to diagnose on -ground issues within the R2R tower, identify root causes with precision, and deliver effective, time -bound resolutions while simultaneously supporting the client's finance transformation agenda. The ideal candidate brings deep, hands -on expertise in General Accounting processes, a demonstrated track record of resolving complex operational issues in live F&A; environments, and the gravitas to engage directly with client stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct rapid diagnostic assessments of live General Accounting issues across all process towers, analyzing breakdowns across Fixed Assets Accounting, Month -End Close, Journal Entries, Reconciliations, Financial Reporting, Intercompany, and Inventory Accounting, with a focus on identifying the root cause rather than just the symptoms.
- Identify problem statements and gaps, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to resolve issues within stipulated timelines.
- Identify and clearly articulate gaps between sub -ledgers, general ledger, and multiple books of accounts, and resolve mismatches within defined timelines.
- Present problem statements, root cause analyses, and solutions to client leadership in a clear and structured manner.
- Build and maintain solid working relationships with client controllers, finance managers, and operational teams to enable swift issue resolution.
- Collaborate closely with Transformation Leaders to provide deep domain expertise, supporting process simplification, automation, and elimination initiatives within the R2R tower.
- Identify recurring issues and systemic inefficiencies that are suitable for automation or process redesign.
- Contribute to the design and validation of future -state processes, ensuring solutions are technically robust and operationally feasible.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualification: Chartered Accountant
- Total Experience: Minimum 10 years in Finance and Accounting with the majority of experience within the R2R tower
- Proficiency: Demonstrable ability to connect and reconcile sub -ledgers to the general ledger and across multiple books of accounts
- Problem Resolution Track Record: A verifiable history of resolving on -ground operational issues — not merely performing standard R2R tasks in a steady -state environment
- Client Engagement: Experience working in a client -facing or BPO / Shared Services environment with direct stakeholder management responsibility
- Transformation Exposure: Prior involvement in simplification, automation, or process elimination projects within F&A; operations