General Ledger Team Lead

Job description The General Ledger (GL) Team Lead will be responsible for coordinating and managing the day-to-day operations and activities of the GL accounting team. This includes managing a team who execute GL accounting activities for multiple entities, delivering services in EMEA and NASA. You should be able to work and understand Record-to-Report (R2R) ERP systems. In this role you will report to the Global R2R Delivery Lead and ensure accurate and timely delivery of GL accounting activities. You will support the GL accounting team, share feedback on and develop teams performance, provide guidance and expertise on GL accounting escalations and make decisions on behalf of the GL accounting team where required. About RWS Finance In joining RWSs Finance team you will be a critical part of supporting a listed world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services. RWS has growing revenues of over 750m through a combination of value accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Group finance, led by our Group CFO; Candy Davies, includes diverse teams across the globe operating in functions including business partnering, operational finance, specialist, and group functions. We cover a footprint of over 100 legal entities in 43 different countries worldwide. It’s a very exciting time to join RWS Finance for an individual who enjoys change and making an impact! As part of the overall RWS business strategy we are making a significant investment in upgrading our financial systems and processes to deliver enhanced reporting and control, more efficient processing enabling great value through enhanced business partnering and decision support. Job Overview Key Responsibilities Review and provide input to GL accounting team activities Provide input and guidance for exception-based journal entries and GL postings. Provide approval of manual adjustments required for each period. Approve balance sheet and bank reconciliations. Receive and manage escalations or issues in relation to accounts. Manage region-specific reporting or other ad hoc requests. Supervise GL accounting functional team across multiple levels Establish strong working relationships with direct reports to ensure satisfaction and talent retention. Mentor and guide direct reports, sharing expertise and knowledge to support growth and development. Conduct and prepare performance reviews of direct reports in a timely manner and identify areas of development. Ensure GL accounting team are meeting performance targets and investigate when not achieved Ensure direct reports maintain Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results within management expectations where necessary. Foster adoption of the company culture and values and mindset shift to one SSC team Monitor GL accounting team’s required training to ensure adherence to company compliance policies and procedures. Direct GL period close and consolidation Ensure period end closes are completed in a timely and accurate manner in line with the agreed period end timeline. Review and provide additional guidance on consolidation where required. Resolve period close issues or queries that requires judgement and expertise. Review financial and regulatory reporting and audit materials. Support continuous improvement of the R2R processes in the SSC Work with the Global R2R Delivery Lead to action and execute R2R process strategy. Raise feedback for potential opportunities to optimise and standardise methods and processes. Ensure in-scope GL accounting processes are documented and stored on the assigned shared location. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring performance of GL processes against agreed SLAs. Ensure GL accounting team compliance Ensure policies and procedures are followed by GL accounting team performing tasks during and outside period end close. Ensuring all R2R controls are adhered to and documented appropriately. Support implementation of risk management process and associated controls in line with company policies. Respond to requests from