General Accounting Process Lead

As Process Lead in the General Accounting (Record to Report) team, you will be responsible for leading and continuously improving assigned GA/R2R processes and for guiding the operational team:
• Ensure and support day-to-day General Accounting operations for the following Record to Report process areas:
• Month-end close journal entries
• Fixed assets
• Lease accounting
• Provisions
• Intercompany reconciliation
• Account justifications/balance sheet reconciliations
• Reporting and general ledger expertise
• Lead the team in executing complex operational tasks and ensure their completion within agreed SLAs and quality standards.
• Act as process owner for defined GA/R2R activities: maintain process maps, controls, and KPIs, and ensure alignment with Group standards.
• Organize and maintain relevant accounting records and files; proactively collaborate with other functions/teams (e.g., AP, AR, Controlling, Tax) to resolve issues and improve end-to-end R2R processes.
• Organize and distribute workload among team members in cooperation with the Team Lead, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
• Drive and oversee the implementation of Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives, including process harmonization and standardization across entities.
• Lead initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of General Accounting / R2R transaction processing (e.g., automation, system enhancements, standard templates).
• Monitor individual and team performance metrics (quality, timeliness, productivity) and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Prepare required documentation and evidence for internal and external audit requests and support compliance with internal controls.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and up-to-date process documentation (SOPs, work instructions, control descriptions).
• Provide input to the GA Team Lead on employees’ professional development, training needs, and day-to-day performance.
• Support the GA Team Lead in ensuring high customer satisfaction for all supported countries/entities.
• Oversee IT issue resolution related to General Accounting / R2R processes and contribute to testing of system changes.
• Contribute to the PBS vision, strategy, and values by integrating them into the team’s daily work and behavior.

– Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
– 3+ years of experience in General Accounting / Record to Report, GL, or Financial Reporting, ideally in an international or Shared Service Center environment.
– Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or local GAAP; experience with group reporting is an advantage.
– Proven track record in process improvement and/or finance transformation projects, preferably in a Shared Service Center environment.
– Strong analytical and organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to work under time pressure and tight closing deadlines.
– Solid understanding of end-to-end Finance and Accounting processes, especially Record to Report.
– Advanced knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel); experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is a strong plus.
– Professional proficiency in English (both written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage.

In addition to the usual perks at SSCs, such as private health insurance, annual bonus, public transport compensation, referral bonus, pet-friendly office with entertainment area, team buildings, and social events, we offer:
– Hybrid work from the heart of Vilnius and your beloved home?
– Leadership trainings, Language courses (German, English, and French)
– 4 trust days per year.
– Gamified monetary rewards for automation projects ?
– Individualized competency development plan for your future career
– Compensation for your home office ?