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. 

We're looking for a Consolidation Manager , to join our Global Group Account & Finance Reporting Team, in a highly international environment involving multiple currencies and interacting with all timezones.

As key member of the Corporate team, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely closing and analysis of SGS Group accounts and for preparing the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.

You will also assist subsidiaries in the preparation and submission of their accounts to the Group and Top management and you will be involved in continuous improvement projects and operational & data quality related initiatives performed by the team.

This position evolves in a highly international environment involving multiple currencies and interacting with all time zones.
 

Specifically, your main responsbilities will be:

• Liaise with affiliates to monitor the consolidation process and ensure the timely submission offinancial data ; Review and assess completeness of financial data reported by affiliates as assigned.
• Liaise with the Group Tax and Group Treasury department to ensure correct accounting treatment of complex transactions.
• Ensure a strong internal control environment with respect to consolidated accounts and related supporting documentation and audit trail according to deadlines.
• Maintain an open communication with subsidiaries and provide information for specific and complex accounting treatment.
• Analyse the financial statements and provide management with clear and meaningful information on significant movements & deviations.
• Participate actively to the preparation of the annual report and all other published financial reports and presentations.
• Provide Group CEO, CFO, M&A department, investor department and Controller with any ad-hoc requested financial information and analyses.

Special tasks

• Participate in and drive actively special activities related to the half- year, hard and year-end close.
• Develop and update the preparation of notes to the financial statements for the annual report.
• Participate in the implementation / upgrade of financial consolidation and reporting systems in close cooperation with the Financial and BI Systems team to ensure compliance with IFRS and management requirements.
• Involved in identifying, documenting and implementing changes to Group reporting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with IFRS/SIX requirements and new pronouncements.
• Lead on site balance sheet review of key affiliates three times a year
• Participate in special projects.

Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting or Accounting diploma, CPA is required.
• Minimum experience of 10 years in a Big Four firm, exposed to multinational companies and experienced in consolidation accounting processes, or in similar position.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience working with ERP systems, Oracle and Hyperion would be an advantage.
• Strong computer skills (Excel Pivot Table, VLookup, VBA, etc.).

Personal skills:

• Excellent understanding of accounting and consolidation processes.
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks simultaneously, to prioritize, to hit tight deadlines and to workunder pressure and long hours when required (including occasional weekends).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Sound analytical skills and ability to deliver synthetic and insightful information
• Conscientiousness and reliability in delivering according to strict deadlines.
• Aptitude to analyze complex issues, identify root cause problems and implement effective correctivemeasures and solutions.
• Ability to build trust and respect.
• Ability to share knowledge and work in a team environment.
• Capacity to work and communicate effectively in a multi-cultural and matrix environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel if and when required.
• Fluent in English and French; other language would be an advantage.

We would like to hear from candidates based in Geneva, Switzerland. 

Working setup: onsite, at Geneva office.