About Signify
Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.
More about the role
Job Summary
Leads the record to report processes ensuring accuracy and compliance. Coordinates financial reporting activities to meet internal and external requirements. Oversees internal controls to maintain data integrity and mitigate risks.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Skills/Competencies:
o Progressive work experience in statutory and IFRS accounting, completing all components of reporting for local legal entities.
o Well versed in IFRS/GAAP (where applicable) accounting standards.
o Responsible for annual audit of Statutory Financials, CIT compliance, VAT compliance and other Direct and Indirect Tax compliance for the countries in the Growth market
o Experience researching and resolving complex accounting issues.
o Handling External auditors on IFRS/IGAAP, Statutory Laws and Direct/Indirect tax
o RTR Processes including Trial balance review, consolidation, and correction of financial statements.
o Connect with the Financial Controller, Group tax and Indirect tax operations team on any Accounting Operations topics, direct and indirect tax related matters
o Lean mindset for improving the process and gaps.
Experience
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Record-to-Report processes, statutory accounting, and financial reporting under IFRS and local GAAP.
• Chartered accountant degree is mandatory
Everything we’ll do for you
You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.
Come join us, and together we can light up the future.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in Record-to-Report processes, statutory accounting, and financial reporting under IFRS and local GAAP
- Chartered Accountant degree
- Well versed in IFRS/GAAP accounting standards
- Experience with annual statutory audits, corporate income tax (CIT), VAT, and other direct and indirect tax compliance
- Experience researching and resolving complex accounting issues
- Experience handling external auditors on IFRS/IGAAP, statutory laws, and tax matters
- Experience with trial balance review, consolidation, and correction of financial statements
- Lean mindset for process improvement
- Ability to coordinate with Financial Controller, Group Tax and Indirect Tax operations teams
What We Do
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers, and the Internet of Things. Our Philips products, Interact systems and data-enabled services deliver business value and transform life in homes, buildings and public spaces. In 2023, we had sales of EUR 6.7 billion, approximately 32,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries. We unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We have been in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index since our IPO for seven consecutive years and have achieved the EcoVadis Platinum rating for four consecutive years, placing Signify in the top one percent of companies assessed. News from Signify can be found in the Newsroom, on X, LinkedIn and Instagram. Information for investors is located on the Investor Relations page
