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 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements to meet internal and external audit requirements.
• Review and post month end journal entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for nominated accounts to ensure integrity and validation. Develop action plans to address issues.
• In charge of statutory accountant preparation for the Holding, the Insurance company of the Group 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 financings.
  • Record entries related to dividends, financial income, and changes in equity.
  • Record premiums, technical provisions, and claims
  • Manage reinsurance operations and inter-company transactions.
  • Track company liabilities (claims provisions and unearned premiums)
  • Prepare regulatory reports to FINMA.
• Prepare VAT statement declaration.
• Assist in reporting month end results to parent company in Geneva using Hyperion Financial Management
• Support continuous improvement and innovation within the group/local and the Finance team.

Qualifications

• University degree (in business, economics, or accounting) or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 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 (another language would be a strong plus).
• Must have strong computer skills notably Excel Pivot tables (must have).
• Ability to identify issues and define & implement the appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrate experience in prioritization and working to tight deadlines with several competing demands.
• Enthusiastic team player and customer oriented.
• Strong financial analytical skills and speed to assimilate and sort relevant data.
• Ability to operate with confidence at all levels of the organization and to build trust and respect.
• Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you

• Have the chance to develop and build up an area yourself
• Great benefits and a modern workplace
• Be a part of an internationally driven organization with a purpose that will broaden your horizon

Interested? Send us your application and corresponding documents, your earliest possible start date, and your salary expectations by applying through the following link: