Job descriptionWe are looking for an experienced Retail AP & Inventory Accounting Team Lead to lead a high-performing team responsible for Accounts Payable, Inventory Accounting, and Financial Controls activities. Key Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end Inventory Accounting and Accounts Payable processes. - Oversee month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. - Manage inventory, AP, GR/IR, accrual, clearing account and balance sheet reconciliations. - Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit standards. - Investigate and resolve complex accounting discrepancies, aged balances, and reconciling items. - Drive process improvements, standardisation, automation, and operational excellence initiatives. - Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Field Accounting, and business stakeholders. - Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals. - Act as an escalation point for operational and stakeholder issues. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related discipline Strong experience in: - Inventory Accounting - Accounts Payable (AP) - Balance Sheet Reconciliations - GR/IR Reconciliations - Month-End Close - Financial Controls & SOX Compliance - SAP (MIRO, MIGO, FBL1N preferred) Proven people leadership and stakeholder management experience Ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver results in a fast-paced environment Preferred Background - Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing, Shared Services, or Global Business Services (GBS) environment - Experience leading process transitions and change initiatives - Exposure to automation and process improvement projects
