Record to Report Specialist

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world's pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Description
Our APAC Record to Report (R2R) team is seeking a highly motivated Specialist – Record to Report to be part of our Shared Service Centre (SSC) and provide end-to-end accounting services in compliance with Group policies, local GAAP, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Responsibilities:
The R2R Specialist will report to the R2R Service Delivery Lead (SDL). The R2R Specialist will be responsible for maintaining full set of accounts and monthly General Ledger closing using SAP system.
To be successful at delivering value to our stakeholders and team members, you are required to be nimble, be able to multi-task, constructively challenge the status quo and collaborate/ communicate effectively across all geographies. Your primary deliverables/ responsibilities include:

• Preparation and posting of journals in SAP for the assigned entities in accordance with local GAAP, IFRS and Group Reporting policies and in-line with the established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Ensure that month-end closing tasks are completed in a timely manner and Group's month-end closing timelines are met consistently.
• Ensure that intercompany (IC) postings are validated and correctly posted in SAP and IC balances are reconciled with counterparties.
• Manage fixed assets including capitalization, write-off, physical verification and reporting.
• Responsible for supporting data and ensure correctness of Company's tax half year, annual tax and tax audit process.
• Coordinating with finance and business operation teams on financial data and reports and recording transactions, ensuring completeness & timeliness of entries booking.
• Provide in-depth analysis on Revenue and Costs for regional FP&A team during month-end reviews.
• Perform account reconciliations, including, bank reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, etc., and resolve the reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Respond to in-market queries and post accounting adjustments as required.
• Provide support during Group audit reviews, local Statutory audit, and internal audits.
• Perform all other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the SDL.
• Continually automate, streamline, and improve current reporting, operational and accounting processes to improve efficiency in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Demonstrable knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Hands-on working experience with finance systems such as SAP/ Oracle. Prior experience working with SAP system will be a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in maintaining full set of accounts and monthly General Ledger closing.
• Some experience in a relevant field (professional services firm and/or shared service center is preferred).
• Solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS and general accounting principles
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge language barriers – you must be able to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Additional Information
What we offer:

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast-growing and global company.
• Other benefits include health, and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities