As the GL Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and supervising the General Ledger team within our organization. This position requires a strong grasp of accounting principles, the ability to lead and mentor a team of professionals, and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of financial transactions. You will assist in maintaining the integrity of our financial records, supporting financial reporting processes, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Team Supervision:
- Lead and oversee the GL team, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
- Provide guidance and support to team members in their day-to-day activities and professional development.
2. General Ledger Management:
- Assist in the maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Collaborate with team members to resolve complex GL-related issues.
3. Financial Reporting Support:
- Work closely with the GL Manager and finance team to prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Contribute to the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
4. Process Enhancement:
- Participate in efforts to assess and improve General Ledger processes to enhance efficiency.
- Suggest process enhancements and support their implementation.
5. Compliance and Control:
- Assist in maintaining compliance with accounting principles, relevant regulations, and internal control procedures.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a robust internal control environment within the GL function.
6. Audit Assistance:
- Serve as a key contact point for internal and external auditors during financial audits.
- Assist in fulfilling audit requests in a timely and accurate manner.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proven experience in General Ledger functions, ideally with prior leadership or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in financial software, including experience with SAP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and team leadership abilities.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance.
- Adaptability to evolving accounting standards and regulations.
As the GL Team Lead, you will be instrumental in guiding and supervising the GL team, contributing to the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and fostering a collaborative work environment. This role offers an opportunity to lead a team and support the financial well-being of our organization.
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