Finance Executive

Job Description & Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process Setup and Standardization

·       Lead the design and implementation of standardized GL processes across entities handled by the shared services team.

·       Review and document current workflows with entity finance teams to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.

·       Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process maps, and work instructions to support consistent processing and control.

·       Drive harmonization of GL accounting practices across multiple entities and systems.

2. Operational GL Execution

·       Handle day-to-day GL transactions including standard and recurring journal entries, accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and month-end close activities.

·       Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of GL postings in line with accounting policies and internal controls.

·       Coordinate with other shared services functions (AP, AR, Interco & Treasury) to maintain end-to-end accounting integrity.

3. GL Master Data Management

·       Take ownership of GL master data maintenance within the shared services scope.

·       Develop a standardized governance process for the creation, modification, blocking, and unblocking of GL accounts.

·       Work closely with Group Finance, Entity Finance, and IT to ensure that GL master data changes are properly approved, controlled, and aligned with the Group's chart of accounts structure.

·       Perform periodic reviews and cleansing of GL master data to maintain consistency and prevent duplication across entities and systems.

4. System Integration and Continuous Improvement

·       Collaborate with IT and Finance Systems teams to support SAP S/4HANA configuration, enhancements, and workflow optimization related to GL processing and master data management.

·       Participate actively in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and process validation for new functionalities or updates.

·       Be adaptable in learning and supporting non-SAP systems for entities not yet onboarded to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring consistent accounting treatment and reporting logic.

·       Proactively identify automation and digitalization opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy in GL and master data processes.

5. Collaboration and Governance

·       Partner closely with entity finance teams to align on process changes, ensure operational readiness, and resolve GL-related issues.

·       Maintain proper documentation and ensure all processes comply with internal control, audit, and policy requirements.

·       Contribute to process governance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives across the shared services function.

Education & Experience

·       Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

·       Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in general ledger or full-set accounting, preferably within a shared services or multinational environment.

·       Strong experience in process setup, standardization, or system migration projects.

·       Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA is mandatory; familiarity with other ERP systems will be an advantage.

Technical & Soft Skills

·       Solid understanding of accounting principles, GL close processes, and master data governance.

·       Proven ability to design, document, and enforce standardized workflows and control procedures.

·       Comfortable working across multiple ERP systems and collaborating with IT on testing and configuration.

·       Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

·       Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a dynamic and evolving environment.