Record to Report Team Lead

Req ID:449217 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

INTERNAL

• Other teams within GFC
• R&B team
• Project controllers
• Finance controllers
• Country finance leadership team
• Region accounting managers

EXTERNAL

• Nil

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The rôle will provide supervision to the team and will be responsible for meeting / exceeding process objectives and KPIs

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Processes:

• Plan and allocate daily / weekly / monthly deliverables to the team
• Measure progress against plan and take corrective actions on deviations from plan
• Meet / Exceed the SLA requirements of timeliness and accuracy in invoice processing
• Measure,  analyze and report process KPIs and SLA compliance metrics on defined frequencies
• Review process control reports to ensure appropriate corrective / preventive actions and progress on the actions
• Review root cause analyses and monitor on-time closure of Corrective and Preventive actions
• Organize and lead appropriate operational governances through team meetings, internal reviews etc
• From time to time involve in day to day transaction execution in situations of absences, urgencies.
• Actively contribute in development, integration and transfer of the processes and teams from the different Regions to GFC
• Actively drive standardization of processes in the country/countries
• Ensure the delivery of reliable and timely information to the units
• Identify levers and implement actions to enhance efficiency in the operational areas

People :

• Retain and Develop a strong team with the necessary skills and expertise to ensure a high quality of service
• Manage team performance by setting right objectives in a timely manner, giving timely feedback, assessment of team competencies, identification and timely execution of development needs
• Maintain high level of motivation within the team

Customer :

• Maintain strong governance with the country/countries assigned
• Build and maintain healthy rapport and trust with all up-stream and down-stream stake-holders to the Invoice to Pay process in the country/countries
• Maintain and improve customer delight by working closely with key internal customers
• Actively contribute towards strategic initiatives and special projects when assigned or required

Qualifications & Skills:

EDUCATION

Graduate or Post-Graduate in Accounting / Finance

Language: English (mandatory)

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Fluency in communication in English, both written and verbal
• Team leading skills
• Time management and prioritization
• Delegation skills
• Conflict management
• Continual improvement mindset

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE 

Mandatory

• Deep understanding of accounting
• Intermediate skills in ERP
• Intermedaite skills in excel, power-point
• Understanding of internal controls

AIR VALUES (Agile, Inclusive & Responsible) BEHAVIOUR:

• Capacity to continuously adapt to a changing environment by showing a pro-active and positive approach
• Actively listen to people, encouraging feedback and sharing experiences
• Make things simple
• Focus on our goals and prioritize our actions
• Be curious and have an appetite for learning
• Work as a team and avoid silos
• Ask questions instead of making assumptions
• Show respect for others’ individuality and cultural identity
• Keep our commitments towards internal and external stakeholders (employees, customers, passengers, society)
• Comply with our code of ethics and support the use of the Alstom Alert Procedure
• Learn from your mistakes and implement corrective actions

EXPERIENCE / SKILL SET

11-14 years of experience in accounting of which 3 years in a role similar to Analyst in R2R

SHIFT TIME : 

15;00 to 00:00 AM IST during non month end days ( 3 weeks ) and 18:00 to 03:00 am IST during month end days ( 1 week )

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.