R2R Team Lead

About AkzoNobelSince 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com © 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.Job PurposeManages the Tower based activities (e.g. Fixed Asset, GL) that result in the legal entity statements and statutory reporting in a region. Covering multiple BUsCoordinate and assign work to analysts to conform to monthly cycle and ad hoc requirementsMonitor GBS performance and conform to service delivery cycle and internal control requirementsLinking pin to plant/site controllers in the field of accountingInvolve specialists in specific accounting topics where specific / deep knowledge is requiredIdentifies improvements and initiates improvement projectsEnsure control and compliance as per defined frameworkProvide and monitor development plans for the team membersKey ActivitiesRegional Accounting Operations TeamleadCoordinate and assign work to analysts to conform to monthly cycle, ensuring a fair workflow during the month, and an effective split during month closingResponsible for and advises on operational complex and judgment based general accounting (e.g. complex (non-rule based) accruals) and recurring month-end activities that require judgmentResponsible for all operational activities with regard to the consolidation of legal entity statements and local statutory reporting in the region, including responsibility for accounting documentation (e.g. A-Form, balance sheet reconciliations, audit reports) and be the first contact person for the business on these accounting topicsProviding accounting technical guidance and assistance across the defined region and business regarding IFRS and local GAAPDrive compliance with rules and regulations set by global accounting in operations teamDrive standardization and quality in balance sheet reconciliation and review, performing final reviews, assuring IFRS compliance, IFRS implementation and adherence to AkzoNobel accounting and reporting rulesMonitor GBS service delivery (e.g.):Balance sheet reconciliationsMonth-end close processEnsure tax compliance both direct and indirectCommunicate with GBS on performance, new developments, info requests, WEB Fem application and approval of specific entries. Active participation in GBS user panels, effective alignment with Service Delivery Managers.Support Regional Process Delivery Lead in liaising with local authorities and internal / external auditorsInvolve specialists in specific accounting topics where specific / deep knowledge is requiredIdentify and signal recurring issues for further process improvement and further drive process improvement in the RAC with active involvement in initiatives (e.g. by applying Lean Six Sigma improvement methodology)Harmonizes processes between the team members, and initiates documentation of and adherence to these new processesManages performance of the team that meets established requirements of quality, quantity, completeness and timelinessExperienceAccounting professional with 10+ years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, and capable of analyzing complex processes and issuesPreferably have working experience in one or multiple business units / SMUsBachelor (or Academic) degree in Accounting or Finance, preferably CA, CMA or similarAdequate expertise knowledge in financial accounting (IFRS, accounting processes)Good knowledge of accounting in ERP systems (SAP/ MFGPRO knowledge preferred)Good understanding of Consolidation Systems, preferably HFMAbility to communicate effectively with counterparts in the organization, is a flexible team workerGood organizational skills, able to plan, set priorities and work under time pressure to meet deadlines while keeping ‘an eye’ for the detailsCoordination with multiple stakeholders and conflicting prioritiesProven ability to drive continuous improvement agenda in the financial and transactional processes, and monthly closing and reporting processesAbility to work and delegate work under severe time pressure during month-end closures and continuously retain ‘an eye’ for the detailsPrevious teamlead experience in accounting and able to plan, coordinate and assign work to analystsBe able to develop and manage a team and engage team membersAdvanced user of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint software processes)Good knowledge of accounting in ERP systems (SAP/ MFGPRO knowledge preferred)Good understanding of Consolidation Systems, preferably HFMDrive continuous improvement agenda in the financial and transactional processes, and monthly closing and reporting processesAbility to work and delegate work under severe time pressure during month-end closures and continuously retain ‘an eye’ for the detailsPrevious teamlead experience in accounting and able to plan, coordinate and assign work to analystsBe able to develop and manage a team and engage team membersAt AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.