Record To Report

Company & Business Area Description:

Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV GL enables organizations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. We provide classification and technical assurance along with software and independent expert advisory services to the maritime, oil & gas and energy industries. We also provide certification services to customers across a wide range of industries.

Originated in 1864, DNV GL operates globally in more than 100 countries with our 15,000 professionals dedicated to helping our customers make the world safer, smarter and greener.

The Global Shared Services (GSS) organization within DNV GL provides high quality, cost effective services within Human Resources, Finance, IT and Real Estate Management & Procurement. The delivery requirements are based on Global Service Level Agreements between the Business Areas, Group Centre and GSS.

GSS is about bringing a team of professionals together; providing global standard services and competence based advisory services. We are driven by our peoples competence and motivation to support the Business Areas and Group Centre. As a GSS employee you will act in a professional, international, multi-cultural and service-oriented environment. You will have opportunities to enhance your personal competencies and expertise and build network with colleagues around the world.

We are looking for a resource with strong skill sets, a professional service-oriented attitude and team spirit. This is an exciting opportunity with an international organization that is globally a recognized brand.

Local Unit & Position Description:

The Global Centre Finance delivers high quality services to Indian sub-continent, North America, South Asia and Middle East countries related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Record to Report processes. Services are rendered in close collaboration with the GSS Finance Regional Centres, together developing the Global Shared Service Finance function for DNV GL.

Record to Report Accountant

This position will report to the Team Leader of RTR section and will primarily ensure general ledger accounting activities are performed on time, accurately and in compliance with corporate guidelines.

To succeed in this role, you should be a collaborative team player capable of promoting an environment of motivation and enthusiasm. You will play a key role in delivering RTR process services while supporting the Team Leader of the RTR section. You are expected to perform the following tasks independently, though your responsibilities may not be limited to these.

Key Tasks

• Month end closing of legal entities and internal reporting, including year-end reporting in compliance with company accounting policies and the application of IFRS
• Preparation and posting journal entries and accounting corrections/reclassifications to ensure accurate accounting records (including fixed assets)
• Working closely with other units to ensure accruals are accurate and complete
• Dealing with daily accounting matters, cooperating with Regional Centre, supporting Team Leader
• Coordination of accounting matters with Regional Legal Entity Accountants
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconciling and confirming intercompany balances within the DNV Group
• Undertake ad-hoc reporting and analysis requested by Global Centre management or Regional Centre
• Developing, maintaining and updating Record to Report related process documentation
• Providing internal and external audit support, as required

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-6 years of experience in finance and accounting, knowledge in RTR processes and accounting principles (IFRS is a plus)
• Working knowledge of Fixed Assets accounting, Inter Company, Balance sheet Reconciliations, General Ledger accounting, Closing and Reporting
• Fluent English skills required, written and verbal
• Previous experience in a Shared Services Company/BPO is a plus
• Very good in Microsoft Office, knowledge of Oracle (is a plus) or any other ERP system
• Demonstrates independent judgement based on procedures and analysis of each case and can support others
• Experienced in setting up and verifying effectiveness of internal controls
• Capability to support and follow-up on issues supporting the team
• Candidate should be flexible with shifts to support various geographies as per business requirement.

Characteristics of Successful Employees

• Excellent communication skills and cultural awareness
• Positive attitude, customer centric mindset and willingness to go the extra mile to meet organizational goals
• Ability to build good relationships with different stakeholders
• Attentive to detail and deadlines
• Sharp judgment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Proven ability to learn and understand new software/accounting systems
• Ambition to develop into future supervisor roles