Accountant

About the Company

A multinational company with over 75 years of innovation specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced tools, technologies, software, and services tailored for the construction, building maintenance, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Operating with a strong global IT presence across hubs in Switzerland, Malaysia, France, and the USA, its highly skilled teams collaborate to drive sustainable value creation by transforming the latest IT innovations into impactful, value-creating solutions for customers worldwide.

Job Summary

The Order to Cash (OTC) Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial and accounting processes within the Shared Service Center (SSC). The role involves supporting the OTC Manager and ensuring high-quality services for the entities serviced by the SSC. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment in a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

Bank Statement Allocation

• Allocate incoming and outgoing payments within agreed timeframes.
• Notify entities of unallocated payments and assist in resolving these cases.
• Regularly update Auto Bank settings to maintain a high automatic clearing rate.

Payment Run Process

• Prepare and review payment run files to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct necessary checks before forwarding payments for approval.
• Ensure timely payment approvals in alignment with the Group Finance Manual.

Bank Data Management

• Update customer and vendor bank account information promptly.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate balance sheet reflection.
• Maintain up-to-date bank accounts, users, signatories, and approvers in TIS BAM.
• Coordinate and provide training for new users in TIS, as needed.

Liquidity Planning

• Understand and utilize Group Liquidity Planning tools such as Tagetik and Berlin.
• Collaborate with Financial Business Partners (FBPs) and Group Treasury to execute liquidity plans.
• Provide transparency of cash positions and propose funding solutions to FBPs and Group Treasury.

Compliance and Audit Support

• Perform operational tasks in adherence to the ICS (Internal Control System) framework.
• Address and escalate compliance issues to the relevant parties within each entity.
• Assist in resolving OTC-related audit queries.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 2–3 years of experience in the Order to Cash function.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and proficiency in its tools and features.
• Relevant finance or accounting qualification; professional certification is an advantage.
• Strong IT skills, with excellent knowledge of SAP.
• Proactive, self-reliant, and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to lead new projects and initiatives.
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Results-oriented with a focus on achieving targets and KPIs.