LinklatersGeneral Leadger Team Leader
Jun. 2014 - Jun. 2017Warsaw, Masovian District, PolandResponsibilities:
Lead and oversee the daily activities of GL team (13 accountants) with focus on accuracy and timeliness
Coordinate the accounting activities across regions- ( Europe, Asia, UAE,US)
(Perform period (FM/FQ/FY) close activities
Monitor performance, apply quality checks and controls of work been done by GL Team and AP in regards to VAT posting correctness
Prepare VAT declaration for UK entities
Prepare Intrastat for UK entities
Prepare monthly SLA based reporting (KPI, Client’s Satisfaction Surveys, monthly calls presentations)
Lead and participate in special projects (Billback, Prepayment, Standardization of reporting, process automation)
Drive standardization between country teams in GL
Participate and organize transition of GL activities from local office to LSSC
Internal and external audit participation
Maintain a good working relationship with Stakeholders
Implement process improvements, based on a proactive approach
Ensure process manuals (Standard Operating Procedure) are kept up to date.
Ensure back up structure by cross skilling activities within the Team and using the support of other SSC Teams
Identify training needs and arrange them
Perform Team Management with Finance SSC Manager - Goals & Objectives setup, midyear and annual review and appraisal, probation end reviews
Manage holidays and ad hoc staff approvals (days off, doctor appointments, etc.) to ensure continued delivery of required services. Manage required overtime to a minimum