Your responsibilities

• Leadership: you manage teams with focus on effective operational execution, responsible for the short to midterm operational and tactical team activities; define tasks to ensure delivery of services to assigned business partners in accordance with service level agreements; fully manage human resource planning, selection, development and periodic performance review of team members and create learning atmosphere among team members and encourage others along with self to keep updated with industry best practices and updates
• Operations tasks: you support overall financial statement preparation by leading a team that executes accurate and timely completion of accounting activities in compliance with internal guidelines and procedures and external regulatory requirements; perform analysis of accounts and highlights discrepancies for correction; ensure the production of reports and oversees the month end close process for the accounting center including statement of accounts, reconciliations, statements of sourcing, preparation of monthly balance sheet and application of funds; ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of reporting package and associated disclosures; conduct investigations and reconciliations of accounts as necessary; perform general accounting activities, applying techniques and standards to solve unusual issues and serves as escalation point for complex accounting transactions; you support management with financial aspects of project funding and risk assessment
• Audit: you act as the point of contact for external, internal and SOX audits and lead the internal control over Financial Reporting compliance and reporting for General Accounting testing
• Stakeholder Management: you ensure a positive working relationship within the team and with external customers by measuring customer/ employee satisfaction and developing on them; define tasks to ensure delivery of services to assigned business partners in accordance with service level agreements
• Continuous improvements: you identify, recommend and assist in implementation of best practices to gain efficiency and drive productivity gains; participate/lead projects that could optimize the process across the region/global
   

Your background

• Experience: minimum 6 years of experience in international Finance function; at least 3 years in a role relevant to General Accounting; experience in managing a team directly for at least 2 years; demonstrate proficiency in the domain of General Accounting and thorough understanding of financial accounting and reporting areas; experience in Finance Shared Services for a Global Company a strong plus
• Education: completed degree in higher education in Finance or Commerce (BA); Master or postgraduate studies in Finance a strong plus; Charted Accountant qualifications a strong plus
• Language skills: proficient in business English
• Soft skills: excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent team handling and delegations skills; collaborative and conflict resolving approach to stakeholder management; customer service orientation
• Technical skills: excellent user knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel skills; strong analytical skills; ERP experience is a must
• Ability to: prioritize, multi-task and handle different initiatives concurrently; create learning atmosphere among team members; create and leverage networks within the organization
   

More about us

It is an exciting time to join ABB Power Grids. ABB and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture (JV). By combining ABB Power Grids’ with Hitachi’s complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. ABB Power Grids and Hitachi will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Together, we will be well-positioned to shape the future of energy, with pioneering technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. The transaction is expected to be completed by the first half of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals. Join us on this exciting journey.
 

Your benefits

• Enjoy a stable employment in a company with a long history in innovation and technology
• Collaborate with experienced experts in an international environment
• Seize individual development and training opportunities, from job specific to soft skills
• Get private medical care (including offers for family members) and life insurance
• Receive attractive remuneration based on your experience and skills, and other financial benefits, such as annual bonus and internal share purchase program
• Choose from various benefits in kind, ranging from healthy lifestyle offerings, to knowledge sharing, to teambuilding activities