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This position reports to
Teamleader SAP-FI/Fixed Assets
Your role and responsibilities
• Lead and supervise Reporting and Treasury teams • Oversee, review and/or support the month end close process including accounts reconciliation, preparation of journal entries, balance sheet review, etc. • Oversee and lead Treasury function under coordination of Global Treasury team and Cash Management Teams. • Ensuring optimal cash and liquidity management, oversee cash flow forecasting • Manage, implement and drive company’s liquidity processes including intercompany funding, dividends collection and settlement processes • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of reporting package and disclosures based on US GAAP • Contribute and participate in various projects and various initiatives, including new system implementations and transformations. • Lead and perform Internal Controls over Financial Reporting and Treasury compliance for specific areas • Further development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures • Identify areas for improvement in internal processes and internal controls for SOX testing and implement the identified improvements. • Ensure quality and data integrity in the financial information and reporting deliverables provided to shareholders and senior management. • Act as a functional expert and assist with interpretation of group guidelines on local level. • Effectively collaborate with regional accounting teams on accounting topics to guarantee accurate provision of data. • Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and cross functional teams, internal and external auditors
Qualifications for the role
Minimum 7 years of experience in Finance/Accounting/Treasury, preferably experience in one of Big4 companies, previous leading experience
University degree in Economics, Business administration, Accounting or Finance
Knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP accounting standards
Practical knowledge of an ERP system (SAP, Oracle) and exposure to accounting tools (Smart View, Hyperion) is a strong plus
Strong user knowledge of Microsoft Excel (functions, pivot table);
Knowledge of general ledger, financial accounting, reporting, treasury processes.
Knowledge of and experience with internal controls is desired, but not required.
Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Independent and structured approach to work as well as excellent team player
Assertive personality and ability to form your own opinion and judgement in subject matters
Excellent command of business English (spoken and written), German is a plus, but not required
Ability to build and share knowledge in the team and across teams
Leadership skills and good time management
Process and deadline-oriented
Problem-solving attitude, ownership of tasks and “hands on” approach to work
More about us
At B&R – a member of the ABB Group, you can expect an exciting and challenging job with an individually tailored introductory training. You will work in agile teams where you have the opportunity to actively contribute and drive ideas forward. Our flexible work models (e.g. flextime, hybrid) offer you an optimal work-life balance. Our unique B&R spirit is characterized by appreciation, communication at eye level and an informal work culture. We offer you customized training and development programs as well as exciting development opportunities within the company. Numerous other B&R benefits (Parental Leave Program, Employee Assistance Program and many more) round off our offer. In order to comply with legal regulations, we refer to the minimum salary of the collective agreement of the electrical and electronics industry of 4 215,39 € gross/month. There is a clear willingness to overpay, depending on qualifications and experience. ABB's Machine Automation Division, also known to our customers as B&R, is an innovative automation company headquartered in Austria with additional offices around the world. B&R became part of ABB's Robotics & Discrete Automation division in 2017 and, together with the ABB Robotics division, employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. As a leading global provider of automation solutions, B&R develops, produces and sells industrial electronics, software solutions and mechatronic solutions as well as technologies for machine and factory automation. Since 2020, B&R's automation portfolio has also included Codian brand delta robots. With its innovative solutions, B&R sets new standards and consistently exceeds its customers' expectations. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate