Job Description
Workload: 80–100%
Responsibilities
Functional responsibility for group wide finance processes and their continuous development
Maintenance of master data as well as functional enhancement of SAP FI/CO processes and connected upstream systems
Design and implementation of efficient and business oriented reporting solutions
Analysis of business and process requirements, documentation, and implementation of appropriate SAP solutions in close collaboration with the IT department
Leading and steering local and international finance related projects
Acting as a sparring partner for business departments to optimize existing processes and related data cleansing activities
Further development of existing automation solutions and actively driving digital initiatives within the finance function
Knowledge transfer through training and coaching of local accounting teams, as well as development and monitoring of group wide accounting policies and standards
Location
Primary location: Zurich
Remote possible approximately two days per week
About The Customer
Hands on mentality required, as the role involves handling ad hoc requests and providing first level support for approximately 30 group companies.
The person will support and relieve the current Group Accounting team in their day to day operations.
Possible inquiries from finance employees may relate to posting logic as well as SAP processes such as asset accounting, general ledger postings and closing activities.
Limited involvement in closing activities, apart from intercompany reconciliation and some minor SAP related closing tasks.
Requirements
Professional Experience
Solid SAP expertise and a strong understanding of system and process integrations (5 to 8 years)
Several years of professional experience in financial accounting, preferably within an international corporate environment (3 to 4 years)
Experience working within international group structures and SAP projects (3 to 4 years)
Experience in requirements management for local and global finance projects (3 to 4 years)
Experience in the design, analysis, and interpretation of end to end finance processes (3 to 4 years)
Strong communication skills and confident stakeholder management across different organizational levels (3 to 4 years)
Strong conceptual and analytical capabilities combined with an entrepreneurial mindset (3 to 4 years)
Experience in intercompany reconciliation (3 to 4 years)
Education
Completed degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance, Controlling, or Accounting
Software and Systems
Advanced knowledge of MS Office (5+ years)
Experience with expense management software, ideally SAP Concur (1 to 3 years)
Experience with Invoice Management is a plus
Extensive experience with SAP S/4 FI/CO module (5+ years)
Experience with SAP Concur (1 to 3 years)
Languages
German: business fluent
English: business fluent
Additional Information
Hands on mentality required due to ad hoc requests and the need to provide first level support to approximately 30 group companies
The role includes supporting and relieving the current Group Accounting team in day to day operations
Inquiries from finance employees may relate to posting logic as well as SAP processes such as asset accounting, general ledger postings, and closing activities
Limited involvement in closing activities, mainly focused on intercompany reconciliation and selected SAP related closing tasks