Intercompany Accountant Supervisor

Job Summary:As a member of the Manila Finance organization, the R2R Supervisor – Intercompany, will be accountable for delivering efficient and effective operations of R2R processes in scope to high quality standards that meet/ exceed key objectives and service levels. Responsible for supporting the group reporting of the legal entities under the control of the team, the Manila R2R Supervisor – Intercompany is expected to be the business partner for business units. Responsible for coordinating the resolution of accounting issues and ensuring that the global processes for Intercompany are met.  Responsible for all aspects of accounting for sets of books as assigned.  Also accountable for ensuring that all aspects of accounting are carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures.  Ensure that general accounting policies are aligned across companies.  The R2R Supervisor – Intercompany is also responsible for engendering a ‘Right First Time’ culture within the Manila R2R Intercompany operations and responsible for helping drive the R2R, Elsevier organization to first quartile (both cost and quality) through seeking and implementing, in close co-operation with other members of the R2R management team and Elsevier functional lead, an environment for improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and quality of service across the whole end-to-end R2R process. Responsible for management supervision of  the Manila R2R Elsevier Intercompany team. Responsibilities: Manila Accounting department is responsible for:• Ensuring the efficient and effective processing, integrity and reporting of all General Ledger transactions and the close process at the end of each calendar period• Statutory, Tax and legal compliance as well as cash management, treasury and internal controls and• Ensuring that all account reconciliations, SOX Controls, Accounting Controls, and Compliance requirements are met and delivered in accordance with company standards and timelines.Service delivery• Manage performance of the R2R Manila team to agreed outcomes.• Together with onshore leaders and the Manila R2R Manager, agree periodic targets on KPIs and SLAs and by clear dashboard reporting ensuring that focus is also given to transactions that fall outside the agreed service levels and engendering a ‘Right First Time’ culture.   • Facilitate partnership between the Manila team and the retained organization.• Manage and monitor Manila activities including the management of R2R dashboard reporting.• Work in close alignment with the Elsevier teams in ensuring changes in policies and procedures are implemented in Manila.• Manage the team to deliver  processes to agreed service levels and monitor performance• Review internal controls and resolve all gaps in a timely manner.• R2R processes and systems complianceManage the team in the delivery of:• BS Reconciliations, TB analysis, Mismatch Analysis, Inter/intracompany transaction /confirm/iation/settlements, Provision booking, Issue handling, Audit.• Ensure all entries are posted to general ledger in an accurate and timely manner and prepare management reports for the assigned sets of books.• Maintain strong internal controls by having a full understanding of end to end process, and ensure that accounting policies and procedures are adhered to. In addition, ensure compliance and alignment across companies and business units, that is to simplify, streamlined and standardized the end to end processes.• Have a full understanding of all systems related accounting and participate in implementation of new applications, modules, systems upgrades and user acceptance testing.  Review monthly journal entries for accuracy and completeness.  Ensure all entries are posted to Oracle. Review monthly account reconciliations and ensure all discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.• Ensure that interfaces from subsystems to Oracle are in balance and are posted to Oracle.  Work with IT and Super Users to resolve problems.• Design and maintain reports on Oracle.• Co-ordinate audit activities for the assigned set of books. Responsible for statutory audit, tax compliance and ensure that these are completed on timely basis. Resolve audit points.• Liaising with business units, Business Controllers, Business partners, Operations. Take a proactive approach to developing new policies and procedures as needed to fit changing business needs.Relationship Management:• Manage the relationship and service level management with the onshore teams• Manage escalations for Manila R2R team,  internal and external customers and stakeholders &  employees• Play a pro-active role in internal and external relationship management.• Liaise with onshore teams to agree on SLAs, targets and ensure that target deliverables are achieved for both Elsevier for in scope activities.• Liaise with vendors and Global Procurement as required.People Management:• Supervise accounting staff, developing annual objectives, succession planning and cross training• Responsible for allocating tasks/duties within the team and ensuring cohesive team working.• Act as a people manager; motivate the team to achieve required targets and performance standards and through high quality performance management including 1:1 coaching.• Provide coaching and support to help achieve performance expectations within the team.• Appraise people results, select people and stimulate career developmentQualifications:• Must have degree in Accounting, CPA is preferred• Must have at least 8 years relevant work experience• Minimum of 4-6 years supervisory experience is required• Strong stakeholder Management• Excellent Excel skills.  Experience with major enterprise accounting systems such as Oracle, SAP or PeopleSoft• Experience in large company environment. Shared services and/or BPO background is required• Experience in business control is a plus• Good English communication skills required• Flexible with schedule• Must be in current role for the last 12 months• No disciplinary action for the last 12 months• No attendance, behavioral or performance issues for the last 12 monthsTechnical Competencies:• BS Reconciliations, TB analysis, Mismatch Analysis, Inter/intracompany transaction /confirm/iation/settlements, Provision booking, Issue handling, Audit• Continuous Improvements• GAAP, Operations systems, Fulfillment systems, accounting systems, Excel, Outlook, WordOthers:• Willing to work from home until further notice• Amenable to be assigned in UP technohub, Quezon City when return to work is implemented