Record to Report accountant
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About the role
Job SummaryThe Accounting Officer is responsible for supporting accounting operations including data entry, reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting. This role ensures accuracy in financial records and supports compliance with accounting standards. This job profile is intended for early-career professionals who apply broad theoretical knowledge and require the ability to investigate and analyse problems. Solutions are typically discussed/verified with a more senior member.
The RTR Senior Accountant in the Center of Excellence (CoE) works in a RTR team assigned to multiple countries, supporting the Record to Report (RTR) teams for example with various ad hoc tasks, complex bookings, or the maintenance of the chart of accounts.
Key responsibilities
Serve as a member of the RTR team in the CoE, providing support on ad hoc topics and accounting issues
Support with financial booking activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sulzer regulations
Manage clearing, including reconciliations and adjustments, to maintain accurate financial records
Utilize advanced knowledge of ERP systems to streamline accounting processes
Support the Global Process Owner (GPO) with system implementations
Maintain and update the chart of accounts and hierarchies, ensuring it reflects the current business structure and reporting requirements
Collaborate closely with local Finance Teams in countries and Finance Shared Services teams / Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider
Coordinate with other departments and the Finance Shared Services teams to ensure all financial transactions are properly accounted for and reflected in the general ledger
Supports the period end close, including closing the accounts receivable/payable subledger and reconcile with the general ledger; close general ledger, open new financial period, close Asset Accounting (AA)
Support with the preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the RTR process, leveraging technology and best practices; maintain policies, procedures and templates
Ensure financial internal controls are in place and followed for the processes performed by this role
Do all technical Year End Closing activities such as balance carry forward, number range creations, close of AA
Support Intercompany reconciliation process in Coprocess and Tagetik (fix variances)
Education and experience
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Accounting with a strong focus on general ledger and financial reporting
CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent certification preferred
Critical success factors
Strong analytical, problem-solving and management skills
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Strong communication skills for delivering key insights to senior leadership
Technical & language skills
Proficient in ERP systems (relevant to your business unit; SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or iScala) and accounting software
Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills
Experience with Tagetik, Coprocess and Qlik Sense is a plus
Proficiency in English
Interfaces with
Accounting teams
Reporting & Analytics team
Local Accounting Managers
Country Finance Heads
RTR GPO
External stakeholders (i.e. auditors, tax authorities etc.)
What we offer you
Medical insurance for self and family
Company sponsored transportation facility during week days
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