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OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY
As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management.
The Opportunity:
Responsible for key Record to Record (RTR) process activities in the Captive SSC (accounting for processes including Deferred Revenue/Professional Services/Accounts Receivable, etc.), and ensuring timeliness, accuracy and quality of work/reports in the following areas. Support service delivery of Record to Report (RTR) processes, ensuring timeliness, accuracy and quality of work/reports. Assist in training and mentoring of team. Support coordination with other functions (including leadership) as well as Global Process Owners within a Shared Service Center (SSC).
You are great at:
- Support service delivery and operations of RTR transactional services in a SSC for regions such as EMEA, APJ, AMS.
Own and execute accounting for various processes including Deferred Revenue/Professional Services/Accounts Receivable, etc. in a SSC (as per accounting policies and corporate-wide accounting processes)
Post manual journal entries for complex accruals/provisions and provide justification for Quality Assurance process
Review and support preparation of monthly/quarterly balance sheet reviews and account reconciliations
Report and track high risk/critical items in a timely manner
Coordinate the audit process (Internal Audits, SOX Audit, Local Statutory Audit, External (Process & Systems) coordination of documentation support and providing necessary explanations
Prepare monthly reports as assigned, and highlight/rectify any identified anomalies (including all reporting requirements accurately and within specified timelines)
Perform analysis of transactional accounting information to support decision making
Support the development/changes in systems, transactions and processes (including process documentation) and support new projects/transitions
Ensure all reporting activities are executed timely, accurately and with the required quality and ensure compliance to SOX
Assist in development of standard SSC finance documents and reports
Proactively identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations
Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential
Assist in training and mentoring of team
What it takes:
2-4 years’ experience with accounting qualifications will be an added advantage (CA, CPA, ACCA).
Non-qualified accountants with 6-10 years’ relevant matching experience may also please apply
Direct relevant experience of working in a Captive SSC/Business Process Outsourcing Organizations will be desired (in addition to years of experience/qualification)
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)/US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (USGAAP) Accounting
Strong experience of finance & accounting systems (SAP, NetSuite, Assurenet etc.)
Experience of managing senior onshore customers through daily/hourly interactions
Flexibility to support different time-zones and geographies
Excellent prioritization skills and high level of attention to detail
Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure to make key decisions
Excellent time management and multi-tasking abilities, with an ability to meet multiple deadlines
Highly organized and motivated team player
OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com.
