Summary Description:
Working with an emerging shared services organization, the General Ledger Team Lead is responsible for leading and supporting a Dover business segment's processing of general ledger transactions. While managing a small team of accountants, this role is responsible for investigating and correcting escalated issues while maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers, as measured by service level agreements and key performance indicators. This position reports to the GL Manager and is based in Cebu, Philippines.
Essential Responsibilities:
Manages and supervises team of accountants in performing a variety of general ledger processes
Reviews and approves journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations
Coaches individual performance and career management
Measures team performance in relation to organizational goals
Coordinates and engages with key stakeholders across the shared service group
Partnering with the General Ledger Manager to support strategic initiatives, continuous improvement and other special projects
Delegates tasks and assignments to accountants
Performs consolidations and process streamlining
Performs journal entry tracker review and analysis
Monitors and approves team's timekeeping and attendance scheduling
Provides audit support, both internal and external
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Management Accounting; CPA preferred
Previous experience in general accounting, with exposure to: o US GAAP and IFRS o Fixed Asset, Cash Management and Intercompany Accounting
Experienced with major ERP Systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle, etc.); Oracle preferred
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (i.e. basic to complex formulas, pivoting, graphs and charts, Macro Excel is a plus)
Six-sigma trained is a plus
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Applications (including SharePoint and Web-based applications)
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to lead a small and large group of professionals
Ability to work with leads and managers of other teams and functions
Uses gamification, empowerment, trust and other strategies as appropriate to develop and motivate team members
Ability to develop, implement and assess performance metrics
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to critically analyze data and determine its validity
Exercises professional skepticism
Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment while remaining organized with strict attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines and produce accurate results
Willing to work flexible hours when business conditions dictate
High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with customer and coworkers; fully observe Dover's Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook Personal Conduct of Employees policies and ISO Quality System Standards
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Dover Business Services (DBS) is an independent business to business service provider within Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of $
- 5 billion. DBS is accountable for delivering selected transactional services in Accounting and Finance to the entire organization. With locations in Cebu, Philippines; Suzhou China; and Bucharest, Romania, DBS centers operate across the globe to maximize service to our operating companies (OpCos). Dover Corporation deliver's innovative equipment and components, specialty systems and support services through four major operating segments: Energy, Engineered Systems, Fluids, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for nearly 60 years, our team of over 27,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under DOV.
