Record to Report Accountant

We are looking for a Record to Report Accountant to join our Group Finance team, with a strong focus on R2R governance, financial controls, reconciliations and process oversight . The role will support the design, implementation and monitoring of finance controls across the R2R function, while maintaining a strong understanding of accounting processes, systems and month-end activities. Key Responsibilities Support the R2R framework , including monitoring of key financial controls and adherence to established policies and procedures. Perform and monitor ICOFR / internal control activities , including control execution, evidence review, exception identification and remediation tracking. Support BlackLine governance and controls , including reconciliation compliance, journal controls, workflow monitoring, exception reporting and follow-up of outstanding actions. Review Balance Sheet reconciliations and accounting processes to identify control gaps, unusual movements, aged/open items and potential financial reporting risks . Assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls and support documentation of control procedures, testing and conclusions. Prepare and maintain control workpapers, process documentation, evidence packs and management reporting in line with governance requirements. Identify control exceptions and process gaps, perform root-cause analysis , and work with process owners to drive timely remediation. Support internal and external audits , including preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, walkthroughs and responses to audit queries. Assist in drafting and documenting audit findings, control observations and remediation actions for discussion with senior stakeholders. Monitor R2R governance metrics and prepare dashboards and management reports covering areas such as reconciliation compliance, BlackLine performance, control exceptions, aged items and action closure. Support month-end and year-end close activities , including journals, accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, FX and Balance Sheet accounting, where required. Maintain a strong understanding of the underlying accounting processes and General Ledger , ensuring that governance and controls remain connected to the accounting activity. Work with Finance teams to identify opportunities for standardisation, automation and process improvement . Technical Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field . 5–8 years of experience in Record to Report, General Ledger, Financial Controls, Internal Audit or a similar finance environment. Strong understanding of R2R accounting processes, Balance Sheet reconciliations and month-end close . Experience in control testing, control monitoring and assessment of control design and operational effectiveness . Exposure to Internal Audit, SOX/ICOFR, risk and control frameworks is preferred. System Knowledge: Understanding of…