Sr. Team Lead Intercompany ( G12)

BlackBerry Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Finance Services in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Team Lead - Intercompany to drive closing and reporting for global entities. You will lead a 15+ member team, ensure accuracy in intercompany accounting, and manage reconciliations and journal entries with a focus on controls and efficiencies.

The role requires strong SAP skills, extensive experience in R2R and intercompany processes, and the ability to collaborate across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• 12+ years of Intercompany Accounting, R2R, or similar finance functions in a global setting.
• Experience managing teams of 12 or more professionals.
• Strong SAP and intercompany accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead global service delivery for Intercompany accounting and closing, ensuring KPIs and SLA compliance.
• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany reporting across multiple entities.
• Review and approve financial transactions and ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
• Drive standardization, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.

Skills

Intercompany accounting

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's / Master in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This Position reports to:Accounting & Reporting Manager - General AccountingSenior Team Lead - IntercompanyRole OverviewAs a Senior Team Lead - Intercompany, you will play a critical role in supporting and driving the Intercompany closing and reporting processes. This position offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team while ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and efficient service delivery across global operations. The role is part of the Finance organization based in Bangalore (Hebbal).Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership & Service DeliveryLead global service delivery for assigned countries, ensuring achievement of key performance indicators including productivity, cost efficiency, customer satisfaction, and SLA compliance.Drive seamless process transitions and operational excellence while minimizing business disruption.Provide leadership and direction to a team of 15+ professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Demonstrate flexibility in supporting global business requirements across different shifts and time zones.Intercompany Accounting & Financial ControlsOversee the accounting and reporting of Intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely execution.Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and external regulatory requirements.Manage Intercompany transactions and reconciliations across multiple legal entities within the organization.Review and approve journal entries, invoices, balance sheet reconciliations, and other financial transactions related to Intercompany accounts.Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to investigate, resolve, and reconcile Intercompany discrepancies.Financial Reporting & Closing ActivitiesPrepare, review, and analyze Intercompany account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding reconciling items.Support and participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.Drive standardization and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and control effectiveness.People & Performance ManagementBuild and promote a culture of accountability, customer focus, change management, and professionalism within the Finance organization.Manage key people initiatives, including hiring, onboarding, retention, training, development, and performance management.Monitor operational metrics and drive performance improvements through data-driven decision-making.Lead and support global transformation and process improvement projects with a focus on simplification, automation, and productivity gains.Process Improvement & GovernanceContribute to the implementation and enhancement of Intercompany accounting policies, procedures, and controls.Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and best practices within the Finance function.Undertake additional responsibilities and strategic projects as assigned by management.Qualifications & ExperienceRequired QualificationsBachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.12+ years of relevant experience in Intercompany Accounting, Record-to-Report (R2R), or similar finance functions within a global organization.Proven experience managing teams of 12 or more professionals.Strong hands-on experience with SAP and Intercompany accounting processes.Excellent analytical, financial reporting, and problem-solving skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.Willingness to work in flexible shifts to support global operations. Transport RequirementsKindly note that ABB provides transportation facilities only to employees residing within the designated ABB Transport Zone. Please verify whether your current location falls within the serviceable area by using the link below.(GBS Transport Eligibility).About ABB Finance ServicesABB Finance Services is ABB's global shared services organization, delivering operational and expert finance services through a network of strategic hubs and front offices worldwide. The organization supports ABB business units across the globe, providing high-quality finance processes, operational excellence, and customer-focused solutions while also managing external customer inquiries and financial operations.Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact? 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