RTR Controllership Manager

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

The Regional RtR -Controllership Manager is accounatble for directing a team of General Ledger (GL) Accountants and Analyst in the timely abd efficient execution ogf GL processes. This role will coordinate and execute accounting and reporting activities for countries in LATAM. The role will interact with the Controllers and BP in the countries to ensure that transactions are properly recorded and that group reporting for the region is accurate and delivered on a timely basis.The Regional RtR Manager will drive standardisation and promote full exploitation of the functionality of the sistems

What will you be doing?

Direct the day-to-day activities of the RtR team, ensuring that overall accounting, transactions and procedures are performed adequately in compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Group Finance Manual (GFM), and other fiscal, local authority and government agency standards. 

Responsible for all journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for the Latam countries and solve any aging or dispute transaction where RTR is accountable for and work in conjuction with Country Controllers in clean up process or Balance Sheet transaction resolution

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of numbers to Group, working collaboratively with the local Controller and Business Partners in the countries.

Ensure that all of these activites comply the service requirements defined within the service metrics/SLAs.

Support internal and external Audit requirements in a timely and accurate manner and internal Balance sheet reviews performed by Controllers or IA.

Ensure to follow the Corporate closing calendar and all task deadlines are reached with accuracy and quality expected. 

Define and implement appropriate service metrics for the RtR -Controllership team

Report on performance versus metrics on a monthly basis, and address any service issues on a timely basis.

Report to Cluster Controller on process improvement and other initiatives.

Lead , Recognized and motivate the RtR -Controllership team, cultivating “best in class” teams with appropriate skills and focus on efficient processes.

Ensure MAPS and internal controls relate with its RTR -Controllership process. Raise o time to Finance controller or accountants any Financial Risk or Opportunity.

Enforce and Enhace internal control strcutre and ensure compliance with MAPS and SOX control objectives

What will you need to be successful?

Graduate and Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent), with at least 8 years post qualification experience. Spanish and Must be able to communicate in English in a fluent Manner( High Intermedia or Advance English Level) Solid understanding of accounting principles, finance processes and in-depth knowledge of internal controls, including in the RTR processes (GL Accounting) Experience on RTR and Process Improvement (Six Sigma)

You. Unlimited.  

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about on our website ( Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles) Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more

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