Associate Controllership SAP / R2R (12 months contractual role)

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This is a contractual role for a duration of 12 Months

Role summary

We are seeking a strong finance resource to provide backfill support for core business-as-usual controllership activities. This role will work closely with Finance Leaders to ensure timely execution of recurring finance processes, support month-end close and reporting requirements, and help maintain a strong control environment across assigned markets or entities.

The ideal candidate will bring sound accounting knowledge, strong execution discipline, and the ability to manage recurring deliverables independently while coordinating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Support day-to-day BAU controllership activities across assigned markets, entities, or processes

• Assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and supporting schedules

• Review balance sheet reconciliations and follow up on open or aged items

• Support P&L reviews and variance analysis for key accounts and cost lines

• Coordinate with business finance, shared services, tax, treasury, procurement, and other stakeholders to resolve finance and accounting issues

• Support recurring reporting requirements, including close packs, dashboards, and other management reporting

• Help maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements

• Support statutory, tax, audit, and compliance related deliverables by preparing schedules, documentation, and analysis

• Track open actions and ensure timely closure of identified issues

• Support manual processes, ad hoc accounting entries, and documentation requirements as needed

• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual effort

• Provide general finance operational support to ensure continuity of BAU activities during the backfill period

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline

• Total experience 5+ years with 3+ relevant in accounting, controllership, finance operations, or shared services

• Good understanding of close activities, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial controls

• Experience working with ERP systems and strong proficiency in Excel

• Experience in S4 Hana implementation will be a big advantage

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Good communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across functions and geographies

• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and operate in a fast-paced environment

• Experience in a multinational, shared services, or controllership environment is preferred

• Professional qualification or progress toward one would be an advantage

Key skills

• Financial accounting

• Month-end close support

• Balance sheet reconciliations

• Journal entries and accruals

• Financial controls and compliance

• Reporting and variance analysis

• Stakeholder coordination

• Process improvement

• Excel and ERP systems

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