Group Consolidation Senior Controller

Position Title: Group Consolidation Senior Controller

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Travel: None

Job Overview:

As the Group Consolidation Senior Controller, you will manage and oversee the financial consolidation process for our global operations. This includes preparing audited financial statements, financial organization reporting, and country-by-country reports, as well as internal management reporting. You will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial results, playing a pivotal role in strategic planning, process improvement, and reporting enhancements. This position requires excellent analytical skills, a meticulous attention to detail, and strong collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial data consolidation process across various entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Produce consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and SWISS CO, and lead the audit process.
• Deliver financial information for internal management purposes and respond to ad-hoc reporting requests.
• Analyze financial results to identify trends, variances, and provide insights for strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with the group controlling team to align reporting principles and enhance financial analysis.
• Drive improvements in the reporting process by standardizing accounting principles within the organization.
• Develop and maintain the Group accounting principles to optimize the consolidation process.
• Manage central consolidation adjustments and delegate maintenance tasks to local teams with robust review processes.
• Define and update the Group’s chart of accounts, incorporating adjustments for new business acquisitions.
• Establish and refine internal control procedures related to consolidation, addressing any issues as they arise.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as required.

Your Background:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in finance, with a strong background in audit and complex consolidations, preferably in a multinational setting.
• Profound technical knowledge of consolidation processes, systems, and controls.
• Expertise in Excel and experience with SAP FC is highly advantageous.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and standards.
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to present complex financial data in an understandable manner.
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, improve processes, and manage a team.
• Excellent communication skills, able to effectively interact with various departments and senior management.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

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