Tower Head- Record to Report

Job Description:

Tower Head - Record to Report will lead the global R2R function of 150+ people managing activities around Journals, MEC , Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Consolidation ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across all entities. This role is responsible for driving process excellence, automation, and standardization within the R2R domain, while partnering with stakeholders to deliver strategic business insights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership & Strategy

- Define and execute the global R2R strategy aligned with organizational goals
- Lead a team of managers and analysts across multiple geographies
- Drive continuous improvement, automation, and best practices in R2R processes

Operational Excellence

- Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and local statutory requirements
- Manage global chart of accounts, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidation processes

Governance & Compliance

- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure SOX compliance
- Partner with internal audit and external auditors for smooth audits

Technology & Transformation

- Drive ERP optimization and digital transformation initiatives within R2R.
- Implement automation tools for reconciliations and reporting
- Managed improvement projects around MEC days reduction, Agentic AI implementation

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Strategic Thinking

- Aligns financial strategies with long-term business goals
- Anticipates future trends and integrates them into planning and decision-making
- Balances short-term performance with long-term sustainability

Leadership & Influence

- Inspires and motivates cross-functional teams
- Builds trust and credibility with senior stakeholders
- Drives change and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Analytical Rigor

- Applies structured thinking to complex financial and operational challenges
- Uses data to generate insights and guide decisions
- Maintains high standards of accuracy and attention to detail

Business Acumen

- Understands the steel manufacturing value chain and cost drivers
- Connects financial metrics to operational realities
- Makes decisions that optimize profitability and efficiency

Collaboration & Communication

- Communicates financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
- Works effectively across departments, cultures, and geographies
- Listens actively and adapts communication style to the audience

Resilience & Adaptability

- Manages pressure and ambiguity in a dynamic industrial environment
- Responds constructively to setbacks and challenges
- Adapts quickly to changing priorities and business needs

Ethics & Integrity

- Upholds transparency, compliance, and ethical standards
- Ensures financial practices align with corporate governance
- Acts as a role model for responsible leadership

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

- Advanced proficiency in SAP, Excel
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

- Advanced proficiency in SAP, Excel
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written

REQUIREMENTS

Chartered or Cost Accountancy

15+ years of experience in a similar role