Job Description – RTR SME

Role: RTR SME
Location: Kolkata
Experience: 5–8 Years

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced RTR SME with strong expertise in Record to Report, Finance & Accounting, ERP systems, and process improvement. The candidate will be responsible for handling complex RTR activities, supporting process improvements, quality checks, stakeholder coordination, and mentoring team members.

Education

• Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10+2+3)

• B.Com / M.Com / CA preferred

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Finance & Accounting or equivalent

• ERP certification/proficiency preferred

Must-Have Skills

• Record to Report (RTR)

• Finance & Accounting

• Lean Six Sigma – Certified/Trained; Black Belt preferred

• Process Improvement

• SAP / JD Edwards (JDE)

• Month-End Closing

• Account Reconciliation

• Journal Entries

• Advanced MS Excel

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex RTR activities including journal entries, month-end closing, reporting, fixed asset and lease accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations

• Research open items and drive them to closure

• Perform quality checks and provide feedback to team members

• Identify internal control gaps and implement corrective measures

• Support and mentor new joiners and team members

• Prepare dashboards and reports using MS Excel and PowerPoint

• Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives

• Meet defined TAT, accuracy, quality, and productivity targets

• Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders through emails and calls

• Provide regular activity and progress updates

• Support reporting and compliance requirements

• Work extended hours during month-end/quarter-end close when required

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of SAP or JD Edwards

• Advanced MS Excel: IF, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Cell References, Aging, Date Formatting, Text-to-Table

• MS Word and PowerPoint

Good-to-Have Skills

• Continuous Improvement / Lean Six Sigma

• Stakeholder Coordination

• ERP Exposure

• Process Improvement Projects

• Reporting & Compliance

Required Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in Record to Report

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as an RTR Subject Matter Expert

• Experience in journal entries, month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, fixed assets and lease accounting

• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Work Requirements

• 5 days work from office is mandatory

• Must be willing to work one weekend during the month-end close cycle

• Flexibility to work extended hours during month-end/quarter-end or critical business requirements

Important Note

• Ex-TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

• PAN and Date of Birth (DOB) are required for profile creation.