Analyst, R2r

Education : EQUIVALENTEXPERIENCE

**As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals' lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being.**

The R2R Analyst will be reporting to R2R Team Lead, governing APAC region. The person will be responsible for the daily operational task of manual journal entries, Balance Sheet reconciliation, Trial balance review, & support US GAAP reporting.

**Location**: Mutiara Damansara, PJ

**Key Responsibilities & Deliverables**:
**Process Expertise and Business Partnership**
- Work closely with local affiliate finance to understand current activities at the affiliate and ensure these are properly reflected in the financial statements. This includes preparing accounting entries as well as reviewing locally prepared accounting entries to ensure completion and accuracy of entries as well as appropriateness of backup.
- Quality completion of monthly closing activities for countries assigned including Cash in transit analysis, Open PO preparation, T&E and Pcard accruals, journal review.
- Perform monthly analysis of trial balance package for the APAC region, including fluctuation analysis.
- Monthly Balance Sheet review call with Affiliate Financial Controller.
- Preparation of Key & Non Key Account Reconciliations as per ESC scope.
- Ensure adherence to the standard month/quarter/year-end timelines.
- Ensure adherence to SOX Compliance Reporting, including Non Park Journal review.
- Support global/regional GA continuos improvement projects.
- Support the overall GA team by demonstrating flexibility in providing backup for team members.
- Demonstrate excellence in all interactions with ESC internal customers and business partners
- Build and maintain a strong knowledge of your affiliate’s business & cross functional processes including P2P, O2C, Manufacturing Finance, Treasury, etc

**Process Governance**:

- Demonstrate a strong Continuous Improvement oriented approach & help to build a strong Continuous Improvement culture
- Actively work with the senior analyst, team lead & internal IT groups to identify improvements for processes
- Participate in UAT testing as and when required, assist SME’s to update documentations.

**Controls**:

- Ensure prioritization and encourage a culture of compliance to SOx and other internal controls requirements
- Ensure ownership for all applicable SOx & Operational controls related to General Accounting
- Integrate controls into process documentation and training materials
- Assists auditors (internal & external) by preparing requested data and providing explanation of supporting materials and procedures

**Requirements**:

- University Degree in Business and/or Accounting (or equivalent work experience)
- 3 years’ experience in R2R or Finance function in SSC/BPO environment, preferably with basic knowledge of general accounting processes in a multinational environment as well as US GAAP/IFRS technical accounting
- Good analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
- Able to respond flexibly to customer needs, effectively managing expectations
- Ability to work across cultures and across diverse management styles
- Ability to handle complexity and utilize analytical skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to effectively prioritize and complete key tasks and deliverables while demonstrating full ownership & accountability
- Ability to work in global team environment and communicate effectively with both internal business partners of all levels & disciplines.
- Fluency in English language
- CPA, CIMA, ACCA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent
- Experience with SAP

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status