Payroll (RTR) Lead – Finance & Accounting Operations

Location: Chennai
Experience: 5–8 Years
Band: BPO 3 / BPO 4
Salary: Up to ₹12 LPA
Job Code: 425714
Process: FAO – Record to Report (R2R) – Payroll

Job Overview

Ready to take the next step in your Finance & Accounting career? Join a dynamic finance operations team where you’ll lead critical Record-to-Report (R2R) activities, strengthen financial reporting, support payroll accounting, and drive continuous process improvements.

We are seeking an experienced professional with strong core accounting knowledge, expertise in month-end close and balance sheet analysis, and the ability to collaborate with clients and internal teams in a fast-paced, SLA-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and support R2R close activities, including month-end close, balance sheet analysis, and complex journal entries.

• Handle complex accounting activities, including revenue recognition, payroll accounting, and open-item resolution.

• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and daily operational reports.

• Conduct month-end close meetings with retained teams and coordinate timely closure of outstanding items.

• Interact with clients during governance calls and provide updates on performance, issues, and deliverables.

• Monitor SLA adherence and ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting deliverables.

• Train and support team members, share process knowledge, and encourage consistent work practices.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support process-improvement initiatives.

• Support accounts receivable (AR) activities and related reconciliations.

• Track budget expenses and maintain accurate financial records.

• Maintain effective stakeholder and vendor relationships while resolving queries promptly.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Record-to-Report (R2R) and Finance & Accounting (FnA) operations.

• Expertise in core accounting, balance sheet analysis, and month-end close.

• Experience handling complex journals, payroll accounting, and open-item resolution.

• Accounts Receivable (AR) experience.

• Experience with financial reporting, dashboards, and process improvement.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems; Oracle is preferred.

• Proficiency in MS Office and general computer applications.

• Excellent analytical, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.

• Ability to work independently, train team members, and collaborate with clients.

Work Requirements

• Work Mode: 100% Work From Office (WFO).

• Shift: Must be comfortable working night and rotational shifts.

• Experience: 5–8 years in Finance & Accounting / R2R activities.

Important Eligibility Information

• Former TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

• PAN and date of birth (DOB) are required for employee profile creation.

Interested candidates with strong R2R, accounting, and month-end close experience are encouraged to apply!