Finance Team Lead

Job Title: Team Lead R2R / General Ledger

Location: Bangalore
Experience: 6 - 10 Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Team Lead – R2R / General Ledger with strong hands-on experience in end-to-end R2R, GL accounting, month-end close and financial reporting. The candidate should have experience working in a captive/GCC or product-based organization and should be comfortable handling global finance processes and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) and General Ledger activities.
• Drive month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities within agreed timelines.
• Review journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepaids, depreciation, fixed assets and other GL activities.
• Handle Balance Sheet reconciliations, P&L review and variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting as per applicable accounting standards.
• Manage Intercompany accounting, reconciliations and settlements.
• Review CapEx accounting and controls, including capitalization, depreciation and related GL activities.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal financial controls.
• Identify accounting issues and provide appropriate technical accounting solutions.
• Coordinate with AP, AR, FP&A, Tax, Treasury and other finance teams for smooth closure.
• Support internal and external audits and provide required schedules and explanations.
• Lead process improvement, standardization and automation initiatives.
• Manage, guide and mentor team members and ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Interact with global/onshore stakeholders and manage escalations effectively.

Key Skills Required

• R2R / General Ledger – End-to-End
• SAP
• Financial Reporting
• Month-End / Quarter-End / Year-End Close
• P&L and Balance Sheet Accounting
• Intercompany Accounting
• CapEx / Fixed Asset Accounting
• SOX / Internal Controls
• Reconciliations and Variance Analysis
• Technical Accounting
• Shared Services / Global Finance Operations
• Team Handling & Stakeholder Management
• Excellent Communication Skills

Candidate Profile

• CA qualification is mandatory.
• Candidates with experience in captive/GCC or product-based organizations are preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in GL/R2R accounting and financial reporting is required.
• Should have experience handling global finance processes/stakeholders.
• Prior team handling/people management or team coordination experience is required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.