Associate Manager, Accounting

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

• Lead accounting governance across financial close, balance sheet integrity, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Drive operational excellence across Inventory, Revenue, Royalty, General Accounting, and related finance processes.
• Partner with global stakeholders to ensure accurate financial outcomes and timely issue resolution.
• Support a high-performing finance shared services environment through process standardization, automation, and capability development.
• Promote a strong control culture while supporting business growth and organizational objectives.

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Drive accounting quality through effective review, governance, and issue resolution.
• Maintain financial integrity across journals, reconciliations, reporting, and accounting outputs.
• Proactively identify risks impacting accounting accuracy or reporting timelines.
• Provide leadership during critical close and reporting cycles.

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and supportability of financial records.
• Drive strong balance sheet governance and reconciliation disciplines.
• Monitor financial trends, unusual variances, and emerging risks.
• Deliver meaningful financial insights and business explanations to stakeholders.
• Support high-quality management and statutory reporting requirements.

• Serve as a subject matter expert across inventory, revenue, royalty, and general accounting processes.
• Apply accounting policies consistently while managing complex accounting scenarios.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to finance teams.
• Support resolution of accounting issues, audit observations, and process exceptions.
• Promote best practices and accounting excellence across the organization.

• Drive a robust internal control environment aligned with SOX and corporate governance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and audit expectations.
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Foster accountability, transparency, and disciplined financial management.

• Build strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, Procurement, Tax, Legal, IT, and Global Shared Services teams.
• Influence stakeholders to achieve desired financial and operational outcomes.
• Communicate complex accounting matters clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead cross-functional discussions to resolve issues and drive business decisions.
• Establish credibility through proactive communication and consistent execution.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives focused on standardization, automation, and simplification.
• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Support digital transformation initiatives across finance processes.
• Drive sustainable improvements that enhance accuracy, productivity, and stakeholder experience.

• Lead through influence, accountability, and ownership.
• Coach and develop team members to improve technical and professional capabilities.
• Build resilient processes through documentation, knowledge sharing, and succession planning.
• Promote collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Demonstrate strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent are preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within multinational, shared services, GCC, or complex global environments.
• Strong experience in financial close, financial reporting, general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, audit support, and stakeholder management.
• Working knowledge of Inventory, Revenue, and Royalty Accounting.
• Experience with ERP platforms, financial reporting systems, and reconciliation tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership capabilities.

• Oracle ERP
• BlackLine
• Hyperion
• Power BI
• Shared Services / GCC environments
• Process transformation and automation initiatives
• Global stakeholder management experience

• Accurate and timely financial close delivery.
• Strong financial control and compliance performance.
• High-quality financial reporting and balance sheet integrity.
• Reduction in audit findings and reconciliation ageing.
• Continuous improvement and automation outcomes.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and partnership effectiveness.
• Team capability growth and operational resilience.

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