Associate - Accounting and Internal Controls

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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The Associate – Accounting and Internal Controls will be a key member of the Local Chief Accountant Organization. This role is primarily focused on supporting Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing and various ad-hoc accounting projects, with a special emphasis on assisting with the integration of newly acquired entities into the SAP control framework. The Associate will also assist in the orchestration of the different parties involved in the accounting processes (shared services and centers of expertise), the correctness of the financial statements, control over the integrity of the accounting records and the monthly IFRS Group reporting, statutory financial statements and other local financial reporting requirements, as needed.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

PRINCIPAL:

• Perform and document SOX control testing, including process walkthroughs and tests of operating effectiveness, for newly acquired and existing entities
• Prepare clear and concise workpapers and supporting documentation for review by management and external audit firm
• For assigned projects, proactively communicate progress, identify potential roadblocks, and escalate issues as needed to ensure timely resolution
• Collaborate with various internal teams to gather necessary information for assignments
• Assist with special projects as needed, which may include financial analysis, process improvement initiatives, and supporting month-end close activities
• Ensure a high level of satisfaction of those who use work product and build good business relations with key stakeholders
• Establish and maintain relationship with GFS, other internal service providers, global functions, and external service providers 
• Actively engage in the GFA transformation and continuous process improvement
• Support mergers, acquisitions and divestiture accounting processes as required

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• SOX compliance and US GAAP or IFRS
• Fluent in English
• Ability to work across international teams
• Good organization and communication skills, able to work both independently and collaboratively to drive project completion
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic environment

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

• University degree in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (preferred), or actively pursuing
• 2+ years of internal controls experience at a public accounting firm or multi-national public company

SAP is not offering current or future visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

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