Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Retail AP & Inventory Accounting Team Lead to lead a high-performing team responsible for Accounts Payable, Inventory Accounting, and Financial Controls activities.
nKey Responsibilities
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Lead end-to-end Inventory Accounting and Accounts Payable processes.n
Oversee month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.n
Manage inventory, AP, GR/IR, accrual, clearing account and balance sheet reconciliations.n
Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit standards.n
Investigate and resolve complex accounting discrepancies, aged balances, and reconciling items.n
Drive process improvements, standardisation, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.n
Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Field Accounting, and business stakeholders.n
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.n
Act as an escalation point for operational and stakeholder issues.n
nWhat We're Looking For
nBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related discipline
nStrong experience in:
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Inventory Accountingn
Accounts Payable (AP)n
Balance Sheet Reconciliationsn
GR/IR Reconciliationsn
Month-End Closen
Financial Controls & SOX Compliancen
SAP (MIRO, MIGO, FBL1N preferred)n
nProven people leadership and stakeholder management experience
nAbility to drive continuous improvement and deliver results in a rapid-paced workplace
nPreferred Background
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Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing, Shared Services, or Global Business Services (GBS) settingn
Experience leading process transitions and change initiativesn
Exposure to automation and process improvement projectsn
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