Consolidation Financial Analyst

Zurich, CH

About the role

The Consolidation Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting the Group Controlling, Planning & Analysis (CP&A) Managers in the consolidation and preparation of monthly & quarterly Management Reporting, non-recurring items (SI reporting), Operating Plan information, SOx controls and various ad hoc tasks to support the Group Reporting Team’s annual objectives. Reporting to the Group Controlling Planning & Analysis Manager, this role will work closely with several Corporate Finance functions and with the Business Groups finance teams.

Key Job Accountabilities

Monthly Reporting

• Prepare and distribute BG templates to support month-end reporting (e.g. MMR/QBR)
• Prepare and post monthly consolidation and recurring/non-recurring journals including Statutory Reporting and Tax Group entries
• Review unusual transactions (Step Plans) and post entries in central entities
• Monitor and review Group intercompany positions and balances. Follow up with Business Groups on any outstanding differences to ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare monthly analysis of FX rates impact of main foreign currencies
• Support CP&A Manager on Forecast P&L Reporting
• Prepare consolidated Group Significant Items/non-recurring costs/cash report and analysis. Follow up with Business Groups for additional information and analysis as needed.
• For the designated Business Group, set up monthly/quarterly conference calls to discuss the queries and issues arising from the reporting process and ongoing projects
• Establish a rapport with the designated Business Group Finance staff so that any queries they have will be channelled through this position
• Maintain & continually improve Group reporting tools and templates

Additional Quarter-End Reporting tasks

Assist in the Statutory Reporting Quarterly process to ensure all key outputs are achieved on a timely basis by:

• Closely liaise with Business Groups to ensure completed data is received on time
• Support CP&A Director and Managers with analysis and support schedules for Investor Relations Team and for Group earnings release documents, including Key Focus Categories
• Support CP&A Manager with quarter SOx control preparation, templates, processes and distributions to the Business Groups, specifically QMC (Quarterly Movement Control)
• Prepare quarterly Group adjustment entities Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Liaise with external auditors to resolve queries where necessary

CAPEX approvals

• Assist in the Capital Expenditure Approval Vouchers (CEAV) / Capital Expenditure Review Group (CERG) process to ensure adequate supporting documentation is provided to Management in a timely manner for CAPEX approvals and assist with the preparation of presentations to the Board of Directors

Operating Plan

Assist in the Operating Plan process through the following activities:

• Assist in the planning and coordination of the Operating Plan Plan
• Prepare and assist the CP&A Managers with the Operating Plan consolidation
• Review content and Business Group presentations
• Assist with the preparation of presentations to the Board of Directors
• Prepare ad hoc analysis for Group Management (FX impacts, Market analysis, etc.).

Other

• Provide ad hoc analysis of financial data as required to Management
• Provide accounting support for designated Business Group
• Assist the HFM team with ad-hoc requirements
• Constantly challenge existing processes and contribute to the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies and plans with a view to enhancing the quality of Reporting and provide valuable analysis
• Lead and deliver on special projects, as required

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s (preferred Master’s) in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5+ years previous experience in audit, accounting or controlling a plus
• US GAAP knowledge a plus
• Qualified or part qualified accountant with an interest in obtaining full accounting accreditation qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CPA, ACA or CMA)

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