Senior Group Reporting & Consolidation Specialist

Jobbeschreibung

As the Senior Group Reporting & Consolidation (R&C) Specialist you will report to the Head of Technical Accounting of the ABB Group. You will ensure a true and fair view of financial data provided to all stakeholders of ABB in compliance with the ABB Accounting & Reporting Guidelines based on US GAAP as well as other relevant instructions including regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Furthermore, you will ensure efficient operation of group R&C 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 R&C, validation and processing of subsidiaries’ inputs and preparation of Group public reports
• Subject matter expert on specific accounting, R&C topics including revenue recognition, leasing and financial instruments for industrial companies
• Research technical accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memos for internal stakeholders and the external auditors
• Take a leading role in group-wide projects with focus on accounting, R&C including the implementation of the new leasing standards and other updates to US GAAP standards
• Organize and facilitate internal and external training on accounting and reporting related matters
• Design and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and perform control activities in the respective area of responsibility
• First point of contact for the group external auditors

• Master’s level degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• 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 and SEC standards
• Big four experience preferred
• International work experience obtained in a multinational company in the industrial sector
• Experience in finance project management involving significant change management
• Experience in delivering accounting and reporting trainings according to US GAAP standards
• Fluent in English, other languages are an added advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deliver clear and concise guidance and instructions to subsidiaries, other Group functions and Divisions
• Ability to be diplomatic and yet persistent in the resolution of identified deviations from ABB Accounting & Reporting Guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with personnel at all organizational levels and contributing to a team
• Cultural sensitivity, self-motivated and used to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Willingness to work as part of a virtual team located in different geographies

Interested in joining the team? We look forward to receiving your application via the online careers portal (www.abb.com/careers). Please submit your CV and motivation letter in English – documents in other languages will not be reviewed.

HQ Talent Acquisition Team

ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd

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ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader with a comprehensive offering for digital industries. With a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB is today a leader in digital industries with four customer-focused, globally leading businesses: Electrification, Industrial Automation, Motion, and Robotics & Discrete Automation, supported by its common ABB Ability™ digital platform. ABB’s market leading Power Grids business will be divested to Hitachi in 2020. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees. www.abb.com

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Zürich

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