R2R Sr Accountant

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

• Serve as a key member of the RTR SWAT team in the CoE, providing expert support on ad hoc topics and complex accounting issues

• Support with complicated financial booking activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sulzer regulations

• Manage complex clearing, including reconciliations and adjustments, to maintain accurate financial records

• Utilize advanced knowledge of ERP systems to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency

• Support the Global Process Owner (GPO) with the definition of RTR processes and system implementation

• 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

• Support where required with 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 complex 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 3-4 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

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

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