Givaudan

Controlling – Reporting Accountant

Givaudan

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Switzerland

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About the role

  • Build constructive and effective relationships with the business and stakeholders
  • Take over ownership to find solution for encountered issues and problems
  • Actively collaborate with local Finance and Controlling to support their daily operations
  • Support Controller in performance management of site operations
  • Prepare site business reports and perform next level of analysis to provide to local Controllers
  • Assist in the annual budget process for the site
  • Perform ad-hoc reporting upon request and inform activities with GSO Controlling
  • Analyse Controlling/Reporting activities, make proposals to improve and standardise the processes
  • Maintain Product Cost Master Data and workflow items in SAP, manage and provide Standard Cost Calculation (for running products and new products)
  • Manage and create Actual Cost run and perform revaluation of Consumption
  • Record Production Cost and Cost of Good Sold, including period end closing and variance analysis
  • Inventory control and valuation (perform inventory closing, variance, WIP calculation, provision)
  • Book journal entries, clear GL accounts, take active part and ensure the accurate and timely completion of the month/year end closing activities, including accruals, revaluation; Provide data for auditors
  • Complete reporting (month end close related - and ad hoc) and reconcile Balance sheet accounts
  • Work closely and effectively with all business partners involved in the Transfer Pricing process
  • Prepare of monthly KPI reports and ensure that the targets are met
  • Understand and ensure compliance with the relevant Policies
  • Ensure knowledge transfer objectives are met
  • Prepare and update work instructions, process manual
  • Contribute to and manage end-to-end process improvements (senior: initiate and lead improvements)
  • Actively participate in and coordinate projects (senior: initiate and lead in projects)
  • Provide support and train junior team members and ensure knowledge transfer

Requirements

  • Finance degree (college or university and Chartered accountant, Tax advisor)
  • English proficiency
  • Professional experience: 3-5 years in any GL Accounting / Controlling / Reporting role
Benefits
  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Great compensation package including bonus and cafeteria
  • Private health insurance
  • Career development opportunities
  • Extended yearly health check
  • Free coffee/tea
  • Access to exclusive perfumes and employee shop with discounts
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Hard Skills & Tools
GL AccountingControllingReportingCost CalculationVariance AnalysisInventory ControlMonth End ClosingKPI ReportingData AnalysisProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationOwnershipTrainingProject CoordinationKnowledge TransferLeadershipOrganizational Skills
Certifications
Finance DegreeChartered AccountantTax Advisor