Senior Controllership Associate II

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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.

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

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)

Requirements

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 skill; B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter; 6–10 years of experience in R2R / General Accounting