Global Project Lead R2R at World Vision

Key Responsibilities:

JOB PURPOSE

• Record to Report (R2R) Project Lead will be responsible for handling R2R ongoing projects such as process migration and standardization.
•   He/She will be working closely with different team members and customers to ensure that all project requirements, deadlines and schedules are on-track.
•  Responsibilities include submitting project deliverables, preparing status reports and establishing effective project communication plans as well as the proper execution of the said plans.
•  He/she will also serve as an additional subject matter expert (SME) while championing to create a culture of continuous improvements for Record to Report.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Management/Service Delivery
• Act as the Transition lead for the smooth migration of work processes from different WV Offices to Shared Services
• Lead small to medium size projects for the Record-to-Report (R2R) function.
• Lead or contribute to the successful planning, finalization of scope, overall implementation and stabilization of the project
• Responsible for the fulfilment of the deliverables and timeline, with appropriate quality and documentation
• Engage resources throughout the R2R Shared Services team to keep the project on track and manage deliverables
• Provide direction with action plan to the R2R global managers and the staff assigned for knowledge transfer
• Identify, evaluate, and escalate risks; and find appropriate mitigation actions. Manage risks and resolve issues in a proactive manner. ​

Continuous Improvement

• Work with R2R Global Managers for standardization and improvement of R2R processes globally.
• Utilize Six Sigma / LEAN methodology to define, measure, analyse, improve and control / maintain improved Record to Report processes
• Contribute and/or lead implementation of quality / continuous improvement initiatives in R2R
• Initiate and maintain a portfolio of continuous improvement initiatives and provides ongoing coaching and guidance to R2R Global Managers and their staff
• Support and guide colleagues who are aiming to becoming lean six sigma certified

Stakeholders Management

• Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external customers
• Align opportunities between Shared Services and its customers in order to identify and implement projects which reduce costs while improving overall process value
• Coordinate and work with Operational Excellence, IT and Global Finance Solutions regarding the development of standards and integration of technology to Record to Report

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• Prior experience as Project or Transition Lead, preferably more than 3-5 years proven experience in project management
• Good operational know how of general accounting processes and other workstreams such as Procure to Pay
• Leadership and coordination capabilities, organized and structured
• Good analytical, conceptual and strategic skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills, proactive attitude
• Strong communication skills, fluent in English both spoken and written
• Strong MS Office application skills
• Bachelor´s degree with a major in accounting, finance, project management, business administration or equivalent
• Six Sigma certification preferred (yellow or green belt) or working to get one Project Management Professional (PMP) or certified accountant is a plus

Preferred:

• Manage stakeholders in regional and global environments with extensive experience working in a non-profit organization
• Experience working within a Shared Services environment, preferable
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities to meet deadlines 

Applicant Types Accepted:

• Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted