R2R Controller

The Opportunity

Unique and exciting opportunity to work with a worldwide leader in Media & Entertainment. Based in Orlando, US this premier entertainment company has operations around the globe and creates, distributes, markets and licenses all forms of entertainment from feature films to television, home video/DVD, international cinema, and broadcasting.

In this key role you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of Financials of R2R/A2R/Tax processes being performed out of the delivery centre. You will be required to interface directly with the customer on the financial reporting.

Primary Function: -

This position is required to do a detailed review of work performed on the Financial Statements, including the Balance Sheet, Trial Balance, cause of change, account reconciliations, Material Journals, and Reporting before it is reviewed by client. Also to oversee the A2R and Tax functions

Review of existing control mechanism and identifying better controls to ensure quality output to client.

Essential Funtion: -

List the essential functions (i.e. key responsibilities with expected end results) which must be accomplished in order to fulfill the purpose of your position as described above.

Responsible for Close Processes across the delivery centre for the accuracy of financial statements

Responsible for Trial Balance and Balance Sheet reviews

Responsible for Preparing and Reviewing Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reporting package of the financials

Responsible for SOX compliance, carrying out the Audit and ensuring that the internal controls are working

Responsible for the Cause of Change analysis with comments on the reasons for the changes

Responsible for enforcing the accounting policy across the business and legal entities, any exception to be approved bythe controller

Working closely with the client on preparation of management rep letter

Working closely with the Internal and External auditors on audit related queries

Responsible for approving material items (journals and reports)

Managing the team of legal entity controllers to ensure that the quality of deliverables is high from the delivery centre

Train and manage the team of controllers on latest accounting and policy updates, also train the delivery team on certain updates impacting the processes being performed

Driving controllership as a function in the delivery centre.

Working closely with the client controllers on process related issues and being the first point of contact to address any escalations.

Provide excellent service to customers of the delivery Centre and ensure high level of customer satisfaction.

Works with other engagements on initiatives pertaining to Record to Report and controllership function.

Experience Requirements: -

Qualified Chartered Accountant/ CPA/ Management Accountant

Prior experience working on US customer, exposure to US GAAP

Strong accounting and controllership knowledge

Strong Quality audit/ review skills especially with complex engagements.

Good Analytical & Problem-solving skills apart from an understanding of business numbers and accounting

Critical thinking is a must

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English. Ability to speak to Senior Management team at the client side

Flexible about work content, timings and location.

Proficient in the use of desktop and workflow management tools.

General knowledge of SAP/R3 applications.

15+ years of R2R/GL experience