Head Of General Ledger

RS Group

Riga, LV
Hybrid (combination of remote work and office presence in latvia or the uk)
Lead operational accounting team
Oversee financial processes
Drive automation and efficiency
RS Group is seeking a Head of General Ledger to lead its operational accounting function within Global Shared Business Services, overseeing financial processes and a team of approximately 20 accounting professionals across EMEA. The role emphasizes leadership, accuracy, and process improvement, suitable for candidates with strong experience in operational accounting and change management

Job Summary

  • This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient, and well-governed financial operations across 13 operating companies in EMEA.
  • You will lead a team of c.20 accounting professionals, oversee key financial processes including audits, group reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany operations, and play an essential role in transformation, automation, and acquisition integration.
  • Our purpose? Making amazing happen for a better world.

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RS Group is seeking a Head of General Ledger to lead its operational accounting function within Global Shared Business Services, overseeing financial processes and a team of approximately 20 accounting professionals across EMEA. The role emphasizes leadership, accuracy, and process improvement, suitable for candidates with strong experience in operational accounting and change management.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead operational accounting team
  • Oversee financial processes
  • Drive automation and efficiency
  • Manage year-end audit process
  • Strengthen intercompany processes
  • SAP financial processes

Nice-to-have

  • High emotional intelligence
  • Positive, flexible mindset
  • Experience with third-party providers
  • European languages

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Extensive operational accounting leadership experience
  • Strong SAP knowledge and hands-on experience
  • Proven experience managing audits and group reporting
  • Strong change management experience

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