RTR Associate Manager

Role: RTR Associate Manager
Location: Chennai
Experience: 7–10 Years
Shift: 12:30 PM – 3:30 AM (Night/Rotational Shift)

Education

• Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10+2+3).

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting.

• Preferred qualifications: B.Com, M.Com, BBA, MBA (Finance).

Required Skills

• Record to Report (RTR)

• General Ledger (GL) Accounting

• Financial Reporting

• Month-End Close

• Balance Sheet Reconciliation

• Journal Entries

• Account Reconciliation

• SLA Management

• Team Management

• Stakeholder & Client Management

• Process Improvement

• Oracle ERP (Preferred)

• Microsoft Excel & MS Office

• Analytical & Decision-Making Skills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end Record to Report (RTR) operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Supervise General Ledger (GL) activities, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

• Allocate work effectively, manage exceptions, resolve operational queries, and ensure smooth team execution.

• Conduct quality reviews of complex accounting activities to ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

• Lead month-end close review meetings with business stakeholders and retained accounting teams.

• Monitor and report SLA performance, ensuring all deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.

• Manage and mentor a team of 10+ members, providing coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities.

• Participate in governance calls and maintain strong client relationships.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement operational efficiency initiatives.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting accuracy.

• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for management review.

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and compliance standards.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of Balance Sheet, General Ledger, Month-End Close, and Account Reconciliation processes.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP or similar ERP platforms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience leading finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• 7–10 years of experience in Finance & Accounting, with strong expertise in Record to Report (RTR) and General Ledger operations.

• Minimum 3 years of team handling experience, managing teams of 10 or more members.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting controls.

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

• Experience interacting with clients through governance and review calls.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Willingness to work in night and rotational shifts.

Additional Requirements

• Experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) processes will be an added advantage.

• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.

• Good organizational skills with high attention to detail.

• Proficiency in data handling, reporting, and general mathematical calculations.

• Ability to maintain healthy internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Mandatory Information

• Ex-TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

• PAN Card and Date of Birth (DOB) are mandatory for profile creation.