Record-to-Report (R2R) Associate (Contract Role)

This is a contractual role for a duration of 9-12 Months

Role Summary

Support global Record-to-Report (R2R) operations by delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. The role goes beyond processing to enable stronger stakeholder collaboration and drive continuous improvement within a GCC environment.

Key Responsibilities

● Prepare and post manual journal entries (MJE) including accruals, prepaids, Bank, Payroll and
reclasses
● Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities as per global timelines
● Perform balance sheet reconciliations with proper documentation and follow-up on open items
● Maintain GL integrity and ensure alignment with accounting policies (US GAAP/IFRS)
● Support preparation of management reporting and variance analysis
● Collaborate with onshore stakeholders/business finance teams for issue resolution
● Ensure adherence to SLA timelines and internal controls (SOX compliance)
● Support internal and external audits with required documentation
● Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation
● Participate in transition activities and knowledge transfer (if applicable)

Required Skills

• ● Strong understanding of R2R processes and accounting fundamentals
• ● Experience in month-end close and reconciliations
• ● Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred)
• ● Good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
• ● Ability to work with global stakeholders across time zones
• ● Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• ● Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• ● B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter
• ● 2–5 years of experience in R2R / General Accounting

GCC-Specific Expectations

• ● Move from a “processing” role to a “business partner” mindset
• ● Proactively highlight risks, unusual entries, and variances
• ● Ensure strong documentation and audit readiness culture

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

● Timely and accurate financial close

● % completion of reconciliations with no aged items

● Audit observations / compliance adherence

● Stakeholder satisfaction and responsiveness

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