Job Description
Job Title RTR (Record to Report) Executive
Designation RTR Executive
Reporting To RTR Analyst
Skip Level Reporting RTR Team Lead
Function GBS
Location Mauritius
ABOUT UPL:
UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. Winning farmer's hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest-growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials. UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL’s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace, and customer engagement.
Our purpose is ‘OpenAg’. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits, no borders.
We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs, and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. We think outside the box and go beyond our comfort zone. We believe in agility, we mix the power of speed, with structure from process. And wherever we can, we always believe in having fun
Role Summary
The R2R Executive plays a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate and timely Record-to-Report (R2R) processes within the Global Business Services (GBS) organization. This role focuses on day-to-day execution of accounting and reporting tasks including journal postings, reconciliations, fixed asset management, and month-end close activities.
The R2R Executive/Administrator ensures data accuracy in the general ledger, supports statutory and management reporting, and assists with internal and external audit requirements. Working under the guidance of the R2R Team Lead/Manager, the role is critical in maintaining strong financial controls, adherence to accounting standards, and driving efficiency through standardized processes and automation.
Role Responsibilities
Core Accounting & Journal Management
- Execute daily R2R activities including journal entries, accruals, allocations, and reconciliations.
- Perform month-end accruals and provisions within agreed timelines, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare and post provision entries after appropriate management approval.
- Maintain accuracy of general ledger accounts and ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and company policies.
- Conduct ledger scrutiny, including identification and timely clearance of old balance sheet (BS) open items within SLA.
Closing & Reporting
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Assist in preparation of management and statutory reporting requirements.
- Support internal and external stakeholders to complete monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
- Accountable for evaluating, reconciling, and resolving complex accounting transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
Reconciliations & Controls
- Perform general ledger reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and follow up with stakeholders to clear open items.
- Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and bank reconciliations to ensure no open items remain unresolved for more than one month.
- Reconcile inventory sub-ledger (stock sheet) with main ledger accounts, ensuring integrity and accuracy.
- Provide supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
Fixed Assets Accounting
- Handle fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, transfer, disposal, and sale of tangible and intangible assets.
- Create and maintain fixed asset master records as per asset class and PS Module requirements.
- Perform monthly depreciation postings and maintain asset documentation for audit readiness.
- Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets and reconcile the fixed asset subsidiary ledger with the general ledger.
- Coordinate with plant project teams for project capitalization and address asset accounting-related issues.
Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Identify and escalate issues or variances to the R2R Team Lead/Analyst
- Support continuous improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives within the R2R process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and drive efficiency in R2R operations.
Strategic: Strategic 10%; Tactical 90%
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Internal Stakeholders
- Country Finance Teams
- Tax and Treasury Teams
- Internal Audit
External Interactions
- External Auditors
- Tax Authorities
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Technical Requirements:
- 2-3 years of experience in core accounting & RTR operations
- Expertise in RTR processes, including GL accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in SAP is essential
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Analytical skills for KPI management, root cause analysis, and reporting.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Prior experience with working with countries in Africa/Europe would be advantageous
- Fluent spoken and written French
Behavioural Requirements
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism when dealing with sensitive information.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
UPL Competencies
- Adaptability & Resilience
Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace
Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities
Acts, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition
Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems, and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation
Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking
- Building Teams and Talent
Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments
Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers.
