Financial Accountant- Asset Management (72720180) - Operational / Transactional Accounting

Purpose :

The GBS Finance Process and Performance Manager identifies and leverages best practice across GBS to deliver positive outcomes on the operational and non-operational stage

Makes sure processes are standardized, harmonized, efficient and audit secure while on parallel people is equipped with support, training and information to deliver on their process.

Ensures reliable figures of the financial statements in his / her scope of responsibility in accordance with the policies (BKA and BMA), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and according to the country specific legislation and country specific tax compliant accounting treatment allowing a certification by external auditors.

Scope (global, regional or local) :

Regional

Key Tasks :

Coordinates topics functionally, working as senior expert for financial processes, supporting and empowering team members in their work delivery and development.

Actively participate and contribute at and to global expert community around process excellence in the relevant area.

Implement reporting requirements from various functions in particular Accounting, Taxes, Controlling, Treasury and Auditors to calibrate cost, quality, compliance and time (output) across GBS locations. Partner with the Center of Expertise (CoE) and Global Process Governance (GPG) to ensure globally defined standards and activity splits, as well as liaise with the GBS network regarding R2R issues and to implement desired and necessary processes and changes.

Ensures One face to stakeholder from GBS through stakeholder engagement framework to continuously manage relationship and expectations, and to drive satisfaction.

Ensures operational effectiveness of the internal control system relevant to the preparation and presentation of the Financial Statements that are free from material misstatement in close cooperation with Global Finance Network, Outsourcing Provider, Legal Entity and Auditors.

Contribute to local as well as global projects, legal entities and system mergers, acquisitions or divestitures.

Identify opportunities on business requirements adding value through consultancy, solutions proposals and complexity reductions. Coordinate optimization projects and continuous improvement initiatives in order to improve quality and efficiency.

Key Tasks :

Identify possible issues and pro-actively manage changes. Perform and use escalation management.

Defines, monitors and steers performance excellence via KPIs." Key Working Relation :

Participates and contributes in virtual, global expert and / or stakeholder network of countries, Global Business Services within (sub)function and across Subfunctions where they connect. Relationship to IT.

Management, GBS Network, IT, External partners, Function Leads, GPO,

SDM, OMs, Process related stakeholders, Leadership team, Centre of Expertise, Human Resources, Auditors other Project Teams."

Skills & Qualifications :

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Economics or relevant degree.

Finance, Accounting or Tax qualification as well as Project and Digital certifications definitely preferred.

In-depth knowledge of the End-to-End Process.

Advanced level of knowledge and understanding in accounting and financial reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and country specific legislations (local GAAP).

Experience in conducting and preparing trainings and / or workshops. Strong self-motivation, Flexibility, as well as the ability to work under pressure.

Analytical thinking and solid organizational skills including attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal guidance.

Excellent communication skills - Strong oral and written communication skills.

Service-driven and customer-focused

Ability to build up trustful relationships.

Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity and usage of sound judgement in making decisions.

Capability to develop alternative solutions to problems and handle complex problems independently.

Experience in International process trainings, workshops and conferences organization.

With 8+ years of Accounting, Finance, Tax, Controlling or relevant experience & demonstrated understanding in external reporting / auditing.

Project Experience :

Experience in driving change - involved in projects as expert or lead highly desirable.

With 3+ years prior experience leading technical projects (processes, organization and people).

Advanced level of capabilities to lead change, projects, and initiatives.

Good level of ability to explain the "why", ability to influence people and to drive change or to execute governance of Accounting. Advanced level of capability to collaborate task / project oriented without geographical, organizational or functional borders.

Digital Skills :

Proficient in enterprise-wide business systems (SAP and other FA&T enablers) and Microsoft Office applications, especially in Excel : performs critical analyses in Excel using macros, pivot tables, graphics, etc).

Skills & Qualifications :

Familiar with Data Analytics and visualization tools to manage

Financial Data quality and efficiencies - knowledge of Tableau, Power BI or similar tools for analytics and visualization to create, share and publish dashboards / reports.

Familiar with Power Automate : can build simple solution or use templates, can identify potential areas of implementations.