Senior accountant

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity.
Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories
, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

• Ensure VAT compliance and perform VAT statement quarterly and yearly declarations on a complex VAT group
• Assist in reporting month end results to HQ using Hyperion Financial Management
• Review and post month end journal entries.
• Manage collaboration with the shared service center to ensure high-quality output
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements across multiple entities, to meet internal and external audit requirements.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for nominated accounts (specifically related to human resources) to ensure integrity and validation. Develop action plans to address issues.
• In charge of statutory account preparation for the Holdings, as well as smaller operating entities as per Swiss code of obligations in particular:
  • Manage transactions related to the group's investments, acquisitions, disposals and financing.
  • Record entries related to dividends, financial income, and changes in equity.
  • Compile statutory accounts with multi branches consolidation with entities abroad
• In charge of coordinating income tax compliance with external consultants
• Involve in the deployment of Oracle cloud-based solution
• Support continuous improvement and innovation within the group/local and the Finance team.

• University degree (in business, economics, or accounting) or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years’ accounting experience in an international Group
• Experience of multi-cultural and matrix driven environments
• Experience working with ERP and reporting system mandatory (Oracle ERP preferred)
• Familiar with international accounting standards (IAS/IFRS)
• Fluent in English (German would be a strong plus)
• Must have strong computer skills notably Excel Pivot tables (must have)
• Power BI competency is a plus