SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 99,250 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,700 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job DescriptionOversees day-to-day finance operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution of key accounting processes across R2R, P2P, and O2C, while supporting controls, reconciliations, audits, and stakeholder coordination
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily finance operations, including cashiering, PCF, reimbursements, cash advances, credit card liquidations, and related accountabilities.
- Coordinate timely resolution of invoice holds, GRNI, vendor inquiries, and vendor SOA reconciliations.
- Oversee bank administration, fixed asset movements, employee SOA, credit card administration, and final pay clearance support.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, MCS, IFRS/PFRS, company policies, and document retention requirements.
- Support internal, external, statutory, and group audits.
- Monitor collection-related matters with the Credit, Billing, and Collection teams.
- Drive process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives.
- Supervise, coach, and develop Finance Operations team members and coordinate with stakeholders and shared services.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely and accurate completion of finance operations deliverables
- Month-end close and reconciliation timeliness
- Reduction of outstanding GRNI and unreconciled items
- Audit readiness and closure of audit findings
- Quality of stakeholder support and team performance
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 4–7 years of finance operations or accounting experience, with supervisory exposure preferred.
Key Competencies
- Accounting and finance operations expertise
- Attention to detail and control orientation
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Leadership and coaching capability
- Communication and stakeholder management
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4-7 years of finance operations or accounting experience
- Supervisory exposure or team leadership experience
- CPA certification
- Knowledge of IFRS and PFRS accounting standards
- Strong control orientation and experience with internal controls/MCS
- Analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.
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SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company, providing quality and safety control services.
