Consolidation Analyst

As Consolidation Analyst you will be a key member of the corporate team 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 primary responsibilities will be:

• Perform as a key member of the corporate team the periodic consolidation of the Group’s financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Liaise with affiliates to monitor the consolidation process and ensure the timely submission of financial data.
• Review and assess completeness of financial data reported by affiliates as assigned.
• Ensure completeness of supporting documentation and audit trail according to deadlines.
• Maintain an open communication with subsidiaries and provide information for 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 special activities related to the half- year, hard and year-end close.
• Involved in the preparation of notes to the financial statements for the annual report.
• Prepare supplemental financial reports on an ad-hoc basis as requested by management.
• Participate in the implementation / upgrade of financial consolidation and reporting systems.
• Involved in identifying, documenting and implementing changes to Group accounting policies and procedures.
• Participate in special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting or Accounting diploma, CPA would be an advantage
• Professional accounting experience in a large organization.
• Relevant consolidation experience in a multinational company and/or first experience in a Big Four with a minimum of 5 years.
• 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.).

Required skills:

• Understanding of accounting and consolidation processes.
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritize.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Sound analytical skills.
• Conscientiousness and reliability in delivering according to strict deadlines.
• Ability to identify issues and suggest the appropriate solutions.
• Ability to build trust and respect.
• Ability to share knowledge and work in a team environment.
• Fluent in English, other European language would be an advantage.

Additional information

This position is based in our Headquarters in Geneva and is an excellent entry point into SGS and will open up opportunities to career development in the wider finance function