Executive - Record-to-Report (RTR),

Godrej Consumer Products

 

Location: Mumbai, India

Job Type: Consultant, Full-time

 

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We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Close and Bank Reconciliation consultant to join our dynamic Finance team within our Financial Shared Services center. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely support to local finance teams for financial close and reporting processes. This position requires strong analytical skills, technical proficiency, and a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

 

Read on, if this sounds interesting!

 

 

Godrej Consumer Products

 

At Godrej Consumer Products, an emerging markets FMCG leader, we are inspired by our purpose of bringing the goodness of health and beauty to our consumers across Asia, Africa and Latin America. Read about our exciting aspirations.

 

 

Our Finance Team

 

Our Finance team partners to drive sustainable, long-term value creation, ensure the continued health of our business, and build the foundation for us to live our purpose, achieve our ambitious growth aspirations, and serve our consumers and communities. From business partnering and accounting to expert services, there’s a broad range of roles to explore in what could be your next team. Read about our strategy and plans in our Annual and Integrated Report.

 

 

What impact will you create?

 

Key Responsibilities

 

1. Bank Reconciliation

 

·       Perform daily/weekly/monthly bank reconciliations.

·       Investigate and resolve unmatched transactions promptly.

·       Ensuring the balances as per statement match with system.

·       Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

·       Maintain proper documentation for all reconciliations.

·       Identify and Implement automation in this area to bring more efficiencies

·       Ensure no open reco items.

2. Monthly Closing

 

·       Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

·       Post journal entries, accruals, and provisions accurately.

·       Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations related to cash and bank accounts.

·       Maintain proper documentation for all reconciliations.

 

3. Process improvement

 

·       Identify opportunities for RTR process optimization, automation, and standardization within the financial accounting and close processes.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional and operation excellence teams to implement improvements and enhance overall efficiency.

4. Audit support

 

·       Assist with internal and external audit requests, providing necessary documentation & information to ensure a smooth audit process within the timelines.

·       Support in timely audit closure by assisting in query resolution.

·       Address audit findings and implement corrective actions as needed.

 

Who will you partner with?

 

Why Godrej? Among the many reasons we could offer you, the passionate, purposeful people you get to partner with, tops our list.

 

Your manager

 

You will report to Senior Executive - Record-to-Report (RTR).

 

Your team

 

You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from the colleagues of other finance processes in the Shared Service Center. 

 

 

Who are we looking for?

 

Key Skills

 

Technical Skills

 

·       Proficiency in using enterprise-level financial software and systems, such as SAP S/4HANA. Familiarity with other SAP modules, MT940 and BPM Solution will be a plus.

·       Excellent command of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data manipulation techniques to facilitate financial analysis and reporting.

·       Strong understanding of financial reporting frameworks.

·       Timely closure of month end activities without any error

·       Ability to identify repetitive manual tasks and propose automation solutions.

·       Strong understanding of workflows to streamline processes.

 

 

Soft Skills

 

·       Candidate should be well versed in English.

·       Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to data integrity.

·       Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and propose solutions.

·       Effective communication skills to interact with various stakeholders, including finance teams, auditors, and management.

·       Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·       Team player with the capability to collaborate across departments, geographies, and cultures. Proactive attitude towards process improvement and the ability to drive change.

Education

 

·       Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

 

Experience

 

·       2 to 4 years of experience in Record to Report or Treasury (BRS) or a similar role within a finance or accounting function is required.

·       Experience working in a financially shared services environment is preferred but not mandatory.

·       Proven track record of successfully managing and coordinating the financial closeness process for complex organizations will be advantageous.

·       Ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain accuracy.

 

Our People Philosophy

 

Tough Love is at the heart of our People Philosophy. We expect a lot from our team members, differentiate on the basis of performance and potential through career opportunities and rewards and lay particular emphasis on developing, mentoring and training. We believe that passionate, rounded individuals with diverse interests make for better Godrejites. And we understand that our team members play multi-faceted roles. This is why we encourage them, not just to explore their Whole Selves, but also create an enabling space for them to do so. Read about our people philosophy and don’t forget to watch one of our favorite videos.

 

 

An inclusive Godrej

 

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

 

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, color, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members. Read about our diversity philosophy.

 

 

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.