R2R Team Leader

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Job Description

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure high-quality service delivery in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs.
• Act as the first point of contact for escalations related to the Record-to-Report process.
• Support external and internal audits, including financial statement audits and control reviews.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across countries.
• Monitor and maintain a strong internal control environment covering General Ledger, Intercompany, Fixed Assets, Banking, Inventory and Month-End Closing activities.
• Participate in operational, transformation and process improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities for optimization and support the implementation of best practices.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of R2R specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Coordinate and oversee the execution of all Record-to-Report activities across multiple countries.
• Allocate workload, support daily operations and ensure timely delivery of team objectives.
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback and implement actions to improve operational effectiveness.
• Manage employee-related matters, including performance management, development and engagement activities.
• Resolve operational challenges or escalate issues when necessary.
• Lead regular team meetings and ensure effective communication within the team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local affiliates and key stakeholders, particularly during and after transition projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for affiliate management and collaborate closely with GBS leadership.
• Provide clear guidance and direction to the team in line with business priorities and management decisions.
• Prepare reports, analyze performance metrics and provide insights to management.
• Encourage employee engagement, actively listen to feedback and support initiatives that contribute to a positive team culture.
• Perform other finance and Record-to-Report related activities as required.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, accounting or Record-to-Report processes
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial operations
• Proficiency in English (minimum B2 level), including the ability to communicate effectively using finance and accounting terminology
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in an international environment
• Good organizational and time-management abilities, with a focus on meeting deadlines and priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• Previous experience in a team leadership or supervisory role
• Strong leadership potential with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to motivate, develop and engage team members
• Knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite or other ERP systems

Additional Information

Our Offer:

• work in a hybrid system with office work 2-4 times a month, to foster team integration and collaboration
• Employment contract 
• Comprehensive onboarding and continuous support from experienced colleagues at every stage of your career
• Extensive benefits package, including:
  • Private medical care (Medicover)
  • Group insurance
  • Access to the Medicover Benefits platform
  • Co-financing of the Medicover Sport card
  • Language course subsidy
  • Additional leave for volunteering
  • Subsidy for glasses
• Training platform and a wide range of specialized internal and external courses delivered by qualified experts
• Employee Referral Program rewarding recommendations of new talent
• Opportunities to participate actively in charitable initiatives supporting local communities and organizations

Działając na podstawie art. 24 ust. 1 ustawy z dnia 14 czerwca 2024 r. o ochronie sygnalistów (Dz. U. z 2024 r. poz. 928) informujemy, że w SGS Polska Sp. z o.o. oraz w SGS Global Business Services Europe Sp. z o.o. obowiązuje Procedura zgłoszeń wewnętrznych.

Procedura zgłoszeń wewnętrznych jest dostępna na stronie internetowej pod poniższym linkiem:

Procedura zgłoszeń wewnętrznych | SGS Poland