Accounting Manager
A key role in the financial operations of a large industrial company.
Job Description:
* Manage local accounting processes, ensuring alignment with global process standards and compliance with internal controls.
* Lead and manage the local accounting staff, ensuring high performance, development, and team cohesion.
* Liaise with local accounting teams and finance shared services teams/business process outsourcing (BPO) providers.
* Oversee local accounting processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing, including month-end reporting and reconciliation.
* Filing of statutory financial statements and tax submissions in coordination with Group Tax and in compliance with local requirements.
* Manage internal and external audits and support Group Treasury hedging activities with transaction data underlying Sulzer hedging strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with Country Head of Finance to lead and manage the local accounting staff.
* Responsible for effectively liaising with local accounting teams and finance shared services teams/BPO provider.
* Oversee local accounting processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
* Ensure on-time filing of statutory financial statements and tax submissions.
* Manage internal and external audits and support Group Treasury hedging activities.
Requirements:
* University degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
* A minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
* Prior experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector is preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and plan the work of assigned accounting teams.
* Strong understanding of OTC and PTP processes, general accounting principles, and financial reporting; expertise in RTR is a plus.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Proficient in ERP systems and accounting software.
* Fluent in English, any other language is a plus.
About Us:
A global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality, and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management, and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy.