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Senior Group Technical Accounting & Reporting Specialist

Zürich

FULL TIME

September 4, 2024

Senior Group Technical Accounting & Reporting Specialist

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Your role and responsibilities

As the Senior Group Technical Accounting & Reporting (A&R) Specialist you will be reporting to the Head of Technical Accounting of the ABB Group, headquartered in Switzerland. You will be ensuring a true and fair view of financial data provided to all stakeholders of ABB in compliance with the ABB Accounting & Reporting Guidelines based on U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). Furthermore, you will be ensuring efficient operation of group A&R processes to facilitate timely and accurate preparation of Group reporting in line with the latest regulatory requirements: • Responsible for operational execution and processes of the ABB Group, including definition of the standards and policies for A&R, validation and processing of subsidiaries’ inputs and preparation of Group public reports. • Subject matter expert on specific A&R topics including, but not limited to, consolidation, leasing, financial instruments, goodwill, restructuring, revenue recognition, inventories and provisions for industrial companies. • Researching technical accounting matters and preparing technical accounting memos for internal stakeholders and the external auditors. • Leading role in group-wide projects with focus on accounting, A&R including the implementation of updates to US GAAP standards. • Organizing and facilitating internal and external training on accounting and reporting related matters. • Designing and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting and performing control activities in the respective area of responsibility. • First point of contact for the group external auditors. The work model for the role is: {hybrid} {insert Linkedin #}

Qualifications for the role

University degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, Master’s degree preferred.
U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) coupled with a minimum of five years of experience in technical accounting and financial reporting according to US GAAP standards.
International work experience obtained in a multinational company in the industrial sector preferred.
Fluent in English, other languages are an added advantage.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deliver clear and concise guidance, instructions, and trainings to subsidiaries, other Group functions and Business Areas.
Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with personnel at different organizational levels / geographies while contributing to a motivated, dynamic and fast paced team.

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