Senior RTR Analyst - General Ledger Accounting

Elanco; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra days off

Flexible working hours

Sports cards (Multisport)

Private medical care

Life insurance

Employee Referral Program

Language learning platform

Theatre tickets discounts

Job summary

A global animal healthcare leader in Warsaw seeks a Senior RTR Analyst to ensure accuracy in month-end closing and General Accounting activities across EMEA. This role requires a degree in Business/Accounting and considerable experience in RTR or Finance, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. Join a diverse team dedicated to improving animal health and enjoy a hybrid working environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in RTR or Finance function in SSC/BPO environment.
• In-depth knowledge of general accounting processes in a multinational environment.
• Ability to handle complexity and utilize analytical skills.
• Experience with US GAAP/IFRS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of month-end closing activities.
• Work closely with local affiliate finance to prepare accounting entries.
• Develop and manage monthly trial balance package for the EMEA region.
• Ensure adherence to standard month/quarter/year-end timelines.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and financial reporting packages.
• Support global/regional GA projects and training for new team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Control orientation

Fluency in English

Attention to detail

Process improvement mindset

Education

University Degree in Business and/or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role

The role of Senior RTR Analyst is to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the month end closing and related General Accounting activities throughout the EMEA region. This requires strict adherence to company policies while working closely with the local affiliates.

Your Responsibilities

Process Expertise and Business Partnership:

• Be seen as a "go-to" information resource for all GA related queries with full ownership for the month end close and reconciliation process
• Work closely with local affiliate finance to understand current activities at the affiliate and ensure these are properly reflected in the financial statements. This includes preparing accounting entries as well as reviewing locally prepared accounting entries to ensure completion and accuracy of entries as well as appropriateness of backup
• Develop and manage monthly trial balance package for the EMEA region, including fluctuation analyses
• Ensure adherence to the standard month/quarter/year-end timelines
• Prepare and review account reconciliations in accordance with internal reconciliation methodology
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages along with local statutory financial statements
• Support global/regional GA projects
• Support the overall GA team by demonstrating flexibility in providing cover for team members and training of new team members
• Demonstrate excellence in all interactions with GBS internal customers and business partners
• Focus on measuring and improving the internal customer’s experience with the GBS
• Build and maintain a strong knowledge of your affiliate’s business

Process Governance:

• Demonstrate a strong Continuous Improvement oriented approach & help to build a strong Continuous Improvement culture
• Actively work with the core team members and internal IT groups to identify improvements for processes
• Report end-to-end process metrics and KPIs to measure service levels, operational effectiveness, process health, and process compliance

Controls:

• Ensure prioritization and encourage a culture of compliance to SOx and other internal controls requirements
• Ensure ownership for all applicable SOx & Operational controls related to General Accounting
• Integrate controls into process documentation and training materials
• Assists auditors (internal & external) by preparing requested data and providing explanation of supporting materials and procedures

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• University Degree in Business and/or Accounting (or equivalent work experience)
• 3-5 years of experience in RTR or Finance function in SSC/BPO environment, preferably with in-depth knowledge of general accounting processes in a multinational environment as well as US GAAP/IFRS technical accounting
• Proven analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
• Proven control orientation based on prior operational business roles
• Ability to respond flexibly to customer needs, effectively managing expectations
• Ability to work across cultures and across diverse management styles
• Ability to handle complexity and utilize analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize and complete key tasks and deliverables while demonstrating full ownership & accountability
• Ability to work in global team environment and communicate effectively with both internal business partners of all levels & disciplines, especially affiliate Project Managers outside of Finance
• Fluency in English language
• Experience with SAP

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• CPA, CIMA, ACCA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent

Additional Information

• Location: Elanco Solution Center Sp.z o.o., rondo Ignacego Daszyńskiego 2b, Warszawa, Poland - Hybrid Work Environment

Elanco Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Career at one of the leading global animal healthcare companies
• Office located in the center of Warsaw (Rondo Daszynskiego)
• Extra days off
• Flexible working hours
• Sports cards (Multisport), private medical care, life insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Open and inclusive environment which is supportive and welcoming of all diversity strands
• Animal-Friendly office
• Theatre tickets discounts
• Language learning platform

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status