This role requires a strong Accounting and Financial Control foundation. FP&A and business partnering capabilities are important, but robust accounting, reporting, compliance, and governance leadership are considered critical success factors.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Lead and oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial records in compliance with IFRS, local statutory requirements, and SGS policies
• Own and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to local management, Regional Finance, and Group Finance
• Review and approve financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, provisions, accruals, and key accounting assessments
• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with all applicable accounting standards, statutory regulations, and corporate policies
• Serve as the primary accounting leader and subject matter expert on financial reporting, accounting treatment, and control-related matters
Financial Control, Compliance & Risk Management
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance
• Lead internal and external audits, statutory reporting activities, tax compliance, and financial governance initiatives
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks
• Manage cash flow, working capital, treasury activities, and credit risk to support business sustainability and growth
• Ensure timely completion of tax filings, statutory submissions, and regulatory reporting requirements
Business Partnership & Performance Management
Finance Transformation & Leadership
• Drive finance process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead ERP implementation, system enhancement, and digital transformation projects across Finance Operations
• Collaborate with Regional and Global Finance teams to ensure alignment with SGS policies, governance standards, and best practices
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement
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