GBS - Commercial Accounting Specialist Record to Report (RTR)

We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege. Our Finance team is not just another department; we're strategic partners and catalysts for change, who use our expertise to drive sustainable growth and create and protect value for Reckitt. With a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and partnership, our inclusive, diverse and energised team breaks down traditional barriers, enabling you to thrive in a dynamic environment where you and your ideas matter. From leveraging insights and analysis to make data-driven decisions - to spearheading sustainable business practices that contribute to consistent and reliable business growth - we are unwaveringly passionate about making a meaningful impact, and always doing the right thing. About the role As the GBS RTR Senior Analyst, you will support Record-to-Report (RTR) activities across supported entities and markets, focusing on complex accounting execution, review, and issue analysis within the GBS RTR organization. You will support the RTR Manager and work closely with Analysts to ensure accurate execution, high-quality reconciliations, and smooth period-end close activities. The role requires strong accounting knowledge and judgment to handle higher-complexity activities and resolve issues within defined processes. The specific mix of RTR activities supported by this role may evolve over time based on business priorities and workload allocation. Your responsibilities Prepare, review, and support posting of complex journal entries, including accrual and reserve-related entries, in line with defined accounting policies and procedures Perform and review balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, including accrual, intercompany, and reserve balances, ensuring timely identification , analysis and resolution of reconciling items Support period-end close activities by reviewing work prepared by Analysts, preparing supporting schedules and analysis, and assisting with issue resolution Analyse accounting issues related to accruals, reserves, intercompany balances, fixed assets, and manufacturing accounting, and support resolution in coordination with the RTR Manager Review work performed by Analysts (Band N) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to defined ways of working Coordinate with Controllership, Finance, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to clarify accounting treatment and support issue resolution Identify risks, judgment areas, or data quality issues and elevate them to the RTR Manager (Band C) as appropriate Support standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives led by the RTR Manager and RTR GPO The experience we're looking for 3–5 years of experience in Record-to-Report, accounting operations, or related finance roles Strong understanding of accounting processes, including journal entries, accruals, reserves, reconciliations, and period-end close Experience working in a shared services or process-driven environment preferred Proficiency with ERP and RTR systems ( e.g. SAP ( preferred) and BlackLine ) and Excel Strong analytical skills and ability to apply accounting judgment and resolve issues The skills for success Advanced RTR Accounting Execution Accruals, Reserves, and Reconciliation Review Period-End Close Support and Issue Resolution Intercompany and Fixed Assets Accounting Manufacturing Accounting Support ERP Systems (SAP or similar) Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving Stakeholder Collaboration Process Adherence and Quality Focus What we offer With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy. Equality Equality We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law. #J-18808-Ljbffr