The Account to Report (A2R) Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as the functional expert and trusted advisor for specialized accounting processes within the A2R organization.
We are currently hiring for two SME positions:
SME - IFRS 15 Revenue Accounting
SME - IFRS 16 Lease Accounting
The successful candidate will provide technical accounting expertise, operational support, governance, process standardization, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement initiatives within their area of specialization. The role acts as an escalation point for complex accounting transactions, supports global process transformation activities, and ensures compliance with IFRS standards, internal controls, and company policies.
We welcome applications from professionals with strong expertise in either IFRS 15 Revenue Accounting or IFRS 16 Lease Accounting. Experience in both areas is not required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The IFRS 15 SME will be responsible for:
Reviewing and evaluating customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment under IFRS 15.
Assessing performance obligations, transaction prices, standalone selling prices, and contract modifications.
Supporting revenue accounting activities using SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and related systems.
Reviewing deferred revenue, contract assets, contract liabilities, and accrued revenue balances.
Providing technical guidance on complex revenue recognition matters and accounting treatments.
Supporting internal and external audit requirements related to revenue accounting.
Interpret and apply IFRS 15 requirements to complex customer contracts and transactions.
Ensure accurate revenue recognition and disclosure requirements in financial statements.
Support system and process migration through testing and reviewing migrated balances prior to cut over
The IFRS 16 SME will be responsible for:
Reviewing lease agreements and assessing accounting treatment in accordance with IFRS 16.
Managing accounting for Right-of-Use (ROU) Assets and Lease Liabilities.
Reviewing lease modifications, reassessments, renewals, terminations, and impairment considerations.
Supporting lease accounting close activities, reconciliations, disclosures, and reporting.
Providing technical expertise on lease accounting matters and compliance requirements.
Supporting audit activities related to lease accounting processes and controls.
Perform data validation and reconciliation.
Support system and process migration through testing and reviewing migrated balances prior to cut over
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in Record-to-Report (R2R), Account-to-Report (A2R), Financial Reporting, Revenue Accounting, or Lease Accounting.
Demonstrated expertise in either IFRS 15 Revenue Accounting OR IFRS 16 Lease Accounting.
Experience in Shared Services, Global Business Services (GBS), multinational organizations, or complex finance environments.
Experience supporting process transitions, migrations, stabilization, or transformation initiatives is highly desirable.
Strong stakeholder management and process improvement experience.
Experience in process and system migration is a plus
Additional A2R Knowledge Preferred:
General Ledger Accounting
Account Reconciliations
Financial Reporting
Fixed Assets
Intercompany Accounting
Month-End and Year-End Close
Internal Controls and Compliance
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA qualification
- Proven experience in revenue accounting and IFRS 15 compliance
- Experience in a GBS or shared service environment
- Proficiency in SAP RAR
- Proficiency in revenue accounting tools and ERP configuration
- Ability to interpret and classify complex contract terms and performance obligations
- Experience determining transaction prices and allocating revenue across multiple performance obligations
- Experience preparing journal entries and applying revenue recognition principles (over time or point-in-time)
- Experience reconciling deferred and accrued revenue accounts, managing contract modifications, and supporting external audits
- Experience leading revenue accounting system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements
- Experience managing system testing activities including UAT and end-to-end process validation
- Experience overseeing data migration, reconciliation, and validation during implementations
- Experience driving automation initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting financial data and identifying discrepancies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Amenable to a mid shift schedule
Fresenius Medical Care Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fresenius Medical Care and has not been reviewed or approved by Fresenius Medical Care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as ample for 3x12-hour shifts and is complemented by paid caregiver leave, holidays, and sick time. This range of time-off options provides meaningful flexibility for many roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes 100% preventive care, office-visit copays, prescription coverage, and disability insurance, while dental covers preventive, basic, and major restorative services up to an annual limit. Vision benefits are also available.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs feature the Rally app with fitness rewards, virtual therapy, and an Employee Assistance Program with free counseling. Additional offerings like digital physical therapy and expert medical opinions broaden holistic support.
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What We Do
Fresenius Medical Care is the world’s leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases. We aim to create a future worth living for chronically and critically ill patients – worldwide and every day. Thanks to our decades of experience in dialysis, our innovative research and our value-based care approach, we can help them to enjoy the very best quality of life. Our portfolio encompasses a comprehensive range of high-quality health care products and services as well as various dialysis treatment options for both in-center and home dialysis that are individually tailored to our patients’ needs.
