RTR Consultant - General Ledger Accounting

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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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: RTR Consultant is responsible to ensure accurate, consistent and efficient delivery of General Accounting activities for the most complex countries within the assigned region. In addition, this role will require end-to-end processes expertise to be seen as RTR SME, who is able to represent the team in cross-functional discussions & initiatives as well as to perform some of the review activities.

Your Responsibilities:

Daily Operational Activities

Be seen as primary point of contact for all General Accounting (GA) related items, including full ownership for the month-end closing tasks and reconciliation process, for most complex company codes within assigned region

Responsible to execute complete month-end process timely and with high quality, including journal entries preparation and review

Work closely with local finance team to understand their day-to-day activities and ensure these are properly reflected in the ledgers

Prepare and manage monthly trial balance package for assigned countries within NA/LATAM/EMEA region, including providing Balance Sheet fluctuation analyses

Prepare & review Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Support the overall GA team by demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in case of changes

Present proactive and independent approach to gaps identification and issue-solving

Execute SOX controls in accordance with RTR Control Matrix

Ensure continuous and consistent process delivery, including being an efficient back-up

Share knowledge and train other team members, especially New-Joiners

Process Expertise and Business Partnership

Act as subject matter expert on complex accounting treatments in accordance with policy/procedures

Support global/regional GA and cross-functional initiatives, proactively identify opportunities for improvements within RTR scope

Work with IT to understand system capabilities and follow up on technical issues

Build and sustain effective relationships with Affiliates and across other functions

Process Governance:

Demonstrate a strong Continuous Improvement oriented approach & help to build a strong Continuous Improvement culture

Prepare robust process documentation and make updates in a regular & timely manner

Controls:

Demonstrate a strong compliance oriented mindset & help to ensure SOX compliance within the whole region

Engage with External/Internal Audit to provide required documentation

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Master’s Degree or equivalent Degree in Finance or Accounting

At least 5 years of experience in General Accounting processes, preferably in shared services environment

Fluency in English language

Experience with SAP

Proven improvement orientation within prior operational business roles

Ability to respond flexibly to customer needs and effectively manage expectations

Ability to handle complexity and utilize analytical skills, with attention to detail

Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks & effectively manage workload in fast-changing environment while demonstrating full ownership & accountability

Superb problem solving and communication skills

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

CPA, CIMA, ACCA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent

Experience with Onestream

Additional Information:

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

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 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

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

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