SME Record to Report

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in more than 40 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 20,000 talented people foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, championing a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, dedicated to shaping a successful and sustainable future for the industry.

Here, you will unlock your full potential with career opportunities and learning experiences. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, ground-breaking innovation, and forward-thinking colleagues. If you are highly driven with a can-do attitude, and you bring out the best in yourself and others, then join us to power new futures.

PURPOSE OF ROLE
The Subject Matter Expert – Record to Report is accountable for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting activities, including Journal Entry Processing, Month-End Close, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Fixed Assets Management, and Compliance.
Working closely with the Team Leader, Service Delivery Manager, and other process teams, the SME ensures compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), company policies, and audit requirements.
The SME serves as the escalation point for complex accounting issues, drives process improvements, and provides training to Analysts to enhance their technical knowledge and operational performance.

JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The scope of the role will continue to broaden, but key areas of responsibility are as follows: 

People
    Serve as a technical mentor to Analysts, providing guidance on accounting processes.
    Share knowledge through structured training and informal coaching.
    Deliver targeted workshops.
    Support Team Leader in performance coaching for the RTR team.

Partnership
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and completeness in reporting.
    Engage with auditors, both internal and external, to address queries.
    Work with Order to Cash & Procure to Pay SMEs to ensure end-to-end accounting integrity

Operational
    Review complex or high-value journal entries and reconciliations.
    Monitor closing activities to ensure adherence to deadlines.
    Maintain compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and internal policies.
    Analyze KPIs and identify areas for performance improvement.
    Participate in automation and reporting enhancement initiatives.

Other
    Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit requests.
    Keep RTR process documentation current and accurate.
    Contribute to finance transformation projects.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

    Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in accounting, preferably Record-to-Report in Shared Services or corporate finance.
    Solid technical accounting knowledge (IFRS & local GAAP) and experience with month-end close activities.
    Experience with ERP GL modules (SAP FI-GL preferred) and reconciliation tools (BlackLine).
    Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to explain technical accounting issues to non-accountants.
    Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups); exposure to Power BI or reporting tools helpful.
    Customer service mindset and solid problem-solving/analytical ability.
    Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) desirable.
    Strong Excel skills; familiarity with consolidation/reporting tools advantageous.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.