GE Nigeria Vacancy for a Nigeria R2R Leader

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GE Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nigeria R2R Leader

Job Number: 2398585
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Business: GE Global Operations
Business Segment: Global Ops-Middle East & Africa

Role Summary/Purpose

• As the Record to Report (R2R) leader, you will be responsible to manage and lead the financial accounting and closing & reporting process with clear focus around global and regional strategic initiatives.
• Apart from core responsibilities, you should be have a passion to deliver on simplification and operational excellence, be a true business partner and deliver on key cost, quality and speed metrics.

• This individual will be responsible to lead a big team in Nigeria and also work remotely with BPO team's based in multiple locations.
• The role will report directly to The Nigeria Site Leader and functionally into the SSA Record To Report Leader.

• Own the site R2R landscape (LE, ME combinations)
• Manage and coach the team of Site Accountants
• SPOC at the site for all R2R related matters with all businesses and stakeholders
• Understand & own the site recorded information (automated and manual interfaces)
  • Understand GL interfaces with upstream processes
  • Fix First Pass Yield of R2R interfaces with ES Leaders (IBS, Concur, P&B, B2P, I2C, Fixed Assets)
  • Ensure all dimensions in the code block are appropriately used in recording transactions
  • Own ME Billable & Non Billable cost centers at site level.
• Understand and own the site reported information
  • US GAAP reporting (Business, controllership & FP&A)
  • Lead the Monthly and Quarterly close process by tracking site closing activities through FCM
  • Tax reporting support(WHT, VAT,CIT)
  • Input into S2T process
• Own the site Account Reconciliations landscape (completeness) and metrics (qualitative - 8 Account Reconciliation Criteria, quantitative & simplification).
• Own the site Balance Sheet & P&L & coordinate relationship with various stakeholders (Regional R2R team, Business teams, FP&A, Controllership, Corporate HQ)
• Own and coordinate the R2R Enterprise Standard Initiatives & implementations at the site
  • ERP & other tools implementations (CCL, Business ERP’s, Account Rec tools)
  • Global & Regional simplification initiatives (e.g. MJE, FCM, ESCoA)
  • BPO migrations
• Manage Intercompany Process
• Regularly lead, guide, engage, develop and motivate big and diverse in-house as well as BPO teams

• Over 7 years finance experience with at least 3 years in leadership position
• Excellent understanding of the GE closing process
• Willingness to travel as required
• Work flexibility around quarter closing cycles.
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria
• Experience in managing complex, multi-faceted projects
• Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker: proven ability to anticipate and resolve issues
• Good understanding of core revenue recognition rules as per GAAP

• Certified Public Accountant or Master's of Business Administration (MBA) is preferred
• Strong Controllership & Compliance mindset
• Ability to plan, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks and resources
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) GE culture/Operating rhythm experience Green Belt Certified
• Customer Service Focused/Negotiation Skills Demonstrated Leadership experience and ability Excellent communication and presentation skills Product/Process oriented mindset