About this role
Key Accountabilities:
Participate to the monthly consolidation and reporting process:
Manage a team of 3 team members and oversee various priorities & projectsEnsure quality and integrity of financial and accounting data via sanity checks and balance sheet reviewsUse your deep accounting and reporting knowledge to review and challenge monthly closings in cooperation with the consolidation team and in contact with the finance teams of the 15 countries part of the Group finance teamsPrepare IFRS and consolidation adjustments Coordinating the preparation of notes to the quarterly and annual financial statements (preparation of IFRS consolidated financial statements including detailed disclosures), respecting guidelines and deadlines Prepare/Review the reporting packages to the shareholdersOversee IFRS updates, impact assessment and implementation. Review of new transactions and potential IFRS impact.Responsible for the maintenance and development of group reporting policies; hereunder accounting policies and the reporting manual Introduce and maintain consolidation-related closing documentation (checklists, best practice reporting, instructions, guidelines, etc.)Responsible to deliver IFRS training: you will ensure appropriate IFRS knowledge of the local accounting teamWorking on specific projects e.g. integration of new Group companies, merger activities, software updates, due diligences, new accounting standards implementation, etc.Planning and support of external audits
A successful candidate stands out because:
He/she is the single point of contact for all technical accounting issuesHe/she is a great team player with excellent communication skills He/she is dynamic and able to push the projectsHe/she takes initiatives and he has a problem-solving mindsetHe/she can work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Requirements
Masters level degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration. Professional certification from recognized accounting designation is preferred.A minimum of 6 years’ experience working in a multinational environment, plus a previous experience within Big 4 companies.Proven leadership experience is mandatory, with track record of successfully leading teams and achieving business objectives.Solid knowledge of accounting, reporting and controls with genuine enthusiasm and ability for researching and solving accounting, reporting and operational issues is essential.Ability to drive work independently and run multiple projects that vary in scope and complexity simultaneously.Excellent technical knowledge and deep understanding of IFRS.High attention to detail and accuracy, aiming for results and high-quality output, thorough with an eye for continuous improvement.Good time management and prioritizing skills, mindful of deadlines, highly organised and ability to work under pressure.Strong IT skills and Tagetik knowledge would be a plus.Fluency in English is mandatory.