Accounting Team Lead / Senior Team Lead (Inventory Accounting)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Work Setup: Hybrid (2-3x onsite weekly)
• Work Location: BGC
• Work Schedule: TBD
• Global Support
• shift will depend on region supported (EMEA, US, ASPAC)

RGP is a global consulting firm helping some of the most recognized companies in the world work differently. Our success comes from a shared belief in rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work of solving complex challenges, executing plans and implementing technology to help transform organizations.

Working as a consultant, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by RGP and built on tangible accomplishments.

As we continue to grow and deepen our impact on organizations around the world, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there a few things you should know:

• We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them.
• We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded.
• We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our clients and our colleagues.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.

THE RGP CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Other opportunities exist in team-based, strategy and solutions work. In all models, you will feel the full support of RGP to assist you in your work and guide you on your chosen path.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As an Accounting Team Lead/ Senior Team Lead, you will be accountable for completeness, accuracy, and validity of the actuals reported within process scope.

• Respect for people and opinions and confidently offer your point-of-view with clients and among colleagues
• A drive for proactively cultivating relationships with clients and colleagues
• Optimism when faced with challenges and complex situations, coupled with the drive to solve client issues
• Dedication to continuous improvement and development of your skillset and talents
• A strong personal identification with RGP’s values – loyalty, integrity, focus, enthusiasm, accountability and talent

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

o Be compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and follow guidelines in the Credo

• Responsible for performing accounting and daily operations for GSF Accounting process area (Inventory Accounting).
• Timely closing & execution of financial periods as per closing calendar and in accordance with SLA commitments, fully observing Compliance, Internal Audit & SOX requirements.
• Accountable for completeness, accuracy and validity of the actuals reported within process/entity scope.
• Driving deep expertise, ensuring team are fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas.
• Lead Accounting team
• Regular focus on Balance Sheet reconciliations to minimize open items.
• Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities.
• Understand, adhere, and implement per worldwide policies and procedures. Identify compliance risks and recommend solutions to remediate / prevent breach.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place, in order to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings.

• Attract, develop, and retain a highly competent, high-performing, motivated and diverse Credo-based team.
• Develop succession plans for and support career development of the team.
• Ensure effective performance management within team.

• Implement global Strategy & Solutions in line with taxonomy.
• Internally recruit, mentor, and drive the individual Process SMEs to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach.
• If assigned a role of Operational Key Contact (OKC) then candidates will be the key liaison point within their Process for a defined Region & Sector with BUF and CFMs, answering queries, coordinating with SMEs/analysts on process and operational matters, resolving issues and updating partners on close status.
• If assigned a role of Subject Matter Expert (SME) then candidates will be responsible to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach.

• Generate ideas, nurture, and implements continuous improvement approach, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities.
• Influence and Complete process improvements, generating ideas and implementing in line with global standards.

• 6+ years of professional experience.
• Minimum 2 years in Supervisory/1st Line Leader role
• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related finance and accounting
• Must have experience in Inventory Accounting.
• Experience in a shared services center of a multinational corporation is desirable
• Be responsible to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach.
• Experience in a shared services center of a multinational corporation is desirable
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to execute tactically, quickly adapt to situations, and address day-to-day operational challenges with minimal supervision.
• Cultural awareness and an ability to work with a multitude of people across multiple markets assigned.