Team Leader Accounting

Job Description Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ACT) is a global Fortune 200 company. A leader in the convenience store and fuel space, it has footprint across 31 countries and territories. ACT's India Global Capability Centre (GCC) is an integrated centre, supporting the delivery of ACT's global business operations.

About the role The new Global Finance team in India is being established as part of Circle K Business Centre India (CKBCI) and will be responsible for the full accounting and financial reporting cycle for Circle K’s European operations. The Team Leader Accounting will be responsible for managing day-to-day Accounts Receivable operations for assigned geographies, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of finance processes in line with agreed SLAs and compliance requirements. The role will lead the AR team and oversee key activities, including bank reconciliation, unallocated cash management, issue resolution, and operational follow-up. The role will also work closely with Finance Managers, global and regional teams, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination and resolution of business requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities Operational Excellence

• Manage day-to-day activities with the team
• Ensure that all business processes that impact on the Accounts Receivable team are delivered effectively and within agreed SLAs.
• Respond to internal and external emails and calls
• Supervise and train junior staff or new trainees and encourage good A/R follow-up skills and work ethic
• Maintain and monitor bank reconciliation and unallocated cash balances, ensuring no aged items
• Secure process quality, standardization and automation, as well as participate in process standardization and efficiency projects.
• Motivate and inspire team members
• Facilitate problem-solving and collaboration
• Ensure that team members have the necessary support and training to perform effectively.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable finance, accounting and tax regulations within Accounts Receivable processes

Stakeholder Management

• Effectively communicate and manage strong relationships with internal cross-functional and regional teams for better coordination.

Job Requirements Education

• Master’s degree in Finance

Relevant Experience

• 8+ years of relevant work experience across accounting and accounts receivable operations.

Behavioural Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Decision-making skills.

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of accounting and accounts receivable processes.

• Working experience with JDE and BlackLine will be an advantage.

• Knowledge of bank reconciliation and unallocated cash management.

• Knowledge of process standardization, automation and efficiency improvement.

• Self-driven and proactive, with a strong focus on quality, deliverables and deadlines.

Other Requirements Work Model: Mandatory 5-day work-from-office. Working Hours: Flexible hours. Notice Period: Immediate joiners are preferred or maximum 30 days . Candidate Location: Candidates based within a commuting distance from the office are preferred.

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