Senior Group Technical Accounting & Reporting Specialist
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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. In this role you will be responsible to 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 U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) as well as other relevant instructions including regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 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.
Your responsibilities
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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, current and expected credit losses and provisions for industrial companies.
- Researching on 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 in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
- First point of contact for the group external auditors.
- Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background
- 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.
- 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. 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 working in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- Willingness to work virtually with colleagues in the Business Areas located in different geographies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deliver clear and concise guidance and instructions to subsidiaries, other Group functions and Business Areas
- Fluent in English, other languages are an added advantage
More about us
ABB Finance is a trusted partner to the business and a world-class team who delivers forward-looking insights that drive sustainable long-term results and operates with the highest standards. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Work model: hybrid #LI-hybrid
