RTR SME – CA

Job Title : RTR SME – CA

Role Overview

We are hiring an RTR SME – CA with strong Record to Report (RTR) subject matter expertise and proven experience as an SME. The candidate will be responsible for handling complex RTR processes, supporting transitions, performing quality checks, managing customer interactions, identifying process and control gaps, and driving process improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Chartered Accountant with strong analytical ability, customer-management skills, and hands-on expertise in journal entries, month-end closing, reporting, fixed asset and lease accounting, and reconciliations.

Educational Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory

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

Must-Have Skills

• CA qualification with strong RTR subject matter expertise.

• Proven experience working as an RTR SME.

• Experience in transition activities.

• Ability to independently manage and interact with customers.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Hands-on experience in complex RTR transactions and exception handling.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel.

• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint.

• Experience preparing dashboards and management reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex processes and exception transactions requiring strong subjective thinking and analytical ability.

• Prepare and post journal entries.

• Perform month-end closing activities.

• Handle financial reporting.

• Manage fixed asset and lease accounting activities.

• Perform cash and other balance sheet reconciliations.

• Research open items and drive them to closure.

• Complete activities in accordance with the customer's Statement of Work (SOW).

• Meet defined TAT and accuracy targets.

• Independently undertake and complete assigned activities within agreed timelines.

• Perform self-assessments to verify that activities are completed accurately and on time.

• Conduct quality checks of Senior Associates and Subject Matter Experts and provide appropriate feedback.

• Evaluate internal control gaps and work with internal and external stakeholders on risk mitigation.

• Identify potential error areas and implement measures to prevent recurring errors and issues.

• Act as a buddy/mentor for new joiners and Senior Associates requiring process support.

• Provide hourly and End-of-Day (EOD) status updates on activities performed.

• Provide daily progress updates to customers through professional emails and calls.

• Prepare and present dashboards and management reports using Excel and PowerPoint.

• Identify process gaps and recommend appropriate controls to mitigate risks.

• Monitor identified controls and drive issues through closure.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and undertake improvement projects for self and team.

• Drive improvement initiatives to successful completion.

• Operate from office as a standard requirement.

• Obtain prior consent from the Team Lead before taking planned leave and avoid unscheduled leave.

• Be willing to work extended hours from the office when required to meet deliverables, particularly during errors, backlogs, month-end, and quarter-end close.

Core RTR Expertise

Candidates should have strong hands-on knowledge of:

• Journal Entry Preparation & Posting

• Month-End Closing

• Financial Reporting

• Fixed Asset Accounting

• Lease Accounting

• Cash Reconciliation

• Balance Sheet Reconciliation

• Open Item Research & Resolution

• Internal Controls & Risk Mitigation

• Process Transitions

• Process Improvement

Shift & Work Requirements

• ANZ Shift – starting around 2:00–3:00 AM IST.

• Work From Office (WFO) is mandatory.

• Willingness to work extended hours when required.

• Willingness to support month-end and quarter-end close activities.

• Planned leave must be taken with prior Team Lead approval.

Important Eligibility Notes

• Ex-TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

• PAN and DOB are required for profile creation.

• CA qualification is mandatory.

• Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education is required.