RTR Accountant

Record-to-Report accountant for a manufacturing company. Responsible for preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual financials, run month and year-end close, and analyze production-cost variances. As well as responsible for managing the GL, review juniors’ journals, handle intercompany eliminations, support audits, and drive process and ERP improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with local GAAP/IFRS/US GAAP.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end closing activities, including inventory valuation, cost accounting adjustments, and fixed asset reporting.
• Perform detailed variance analysis on financial results (e.g., production costs, overheads, inventory movements) and provide actionable insights to management.

General Ledger Management

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts related to industrial operations, such as raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods inventory, and depreciation of machinery/equipment.
• Review journal entries prepared by junior analysts for compliance with accounting standards and operational relevance.
• Monitor intercompany transactions within the industrial supply chain and ensure proper elimination during consolidation.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and procedures related to financial reporting in an industrial context.
• Support external audits by providing required documentation related to manufacturing operations (e.g., inventory counts, production cost allocations).
• Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations affecting the industrial sector and implement necessary adjustments.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process optimization within the RTR function specific to industrial operations (e.g., streamlining inventory reconciliation or cost allocation processes).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Supply Chain) to enhance data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Participate in system upgrades or implementations related to ERP systems used in manufacturing environments.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a point of contact for queries related to RTR processes from internal stakeholders such as Plant Managers, Operations Teams, and Supply Chain Leaders.
• Partner with other finance teams (e.g., Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting) to ensure seamless integration of financial data across departments.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior team members on industrial-specific accounting practices.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in accounting or financial reporting roles within an industrial/manufacturing company or shared services environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and their application in manufacturing settings.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SAP is a nice to have
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with data analysis tools is a plus.
• English - Fluent

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex operational data into meaningful financial insights.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across departments (Finance, Operations, Supply Chain).
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic industrial environment.