Senior accountant (RTR)

Sulzer

  • Madrid
  • Permanente
  • Tiempo completo
  • Hace 2 meses
GF_Finance & Controlling, Accounting-E484Senior accountant (RTR) - Full Time - Madrid, SpainSulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.We are looking for a/an Senior accountant (RTR) to join our GF_Finance & Controlling, Accounting team in Spain to help us take our Record to Report (RTR) area to the next level. As a Senior accountant, you will collaborate with multiple countries and engage with a diverse array of areas stakeholders, including Accounting, Reporting, Analytics, Country Finance Heads, Global Process Owners (GPOs), and external parties such as auditors and tax authorities.Your main tasks and responsibilities:
  • Serving as a key member of the RTR team in the CoE, providing expert support on ad hoc topics and complex accounting issues.
  • Supporting complex financial booking activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sulzer regulations.
  • Managing complex clearing, including reconciliations and adjustments, to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Supporting period end close activities, including closing the accounts receivable/payable subledger and reconciling with the general ledger; closing the general ledger, opening new financial periods, and closing Asset Accounting (AA).
  • Supporting the Intercompany reconciliation process and fixing variances.
  • Performing technical Year End Closing activities such as balance carry forward, number range creations, and closing AA.
  • Utilizing advanced knowledge of ERP systems to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
  • Supporting the Global Process Owner (GPO) with the definition of RTR processes and system implementation.
  • Maintaining and updating the chart of accounts and hierarchies, ensuring it reflects the current business structure and reporting requirements.
  • Collaborating closely with local Finance Teams in countries and Finance Shared Services teams / Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider.
  • Coordinating with other departments and the Finance Shared Services teams to ensure all financial transactions are properly accounted for and reflected in the general ledger.
  • Preparing complex journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of the RTR process, leveraging technology and best practices; maintaining policies, procedures, and templates.
  • Ensuring financial internal controls are in place and followed for the processes performed by this role.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
  • University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Accounting with a strong focus on general ledger and financial reporting.
  • CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and management skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong communication skills for delivering key insights to senior leadership.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and/or iScala).
  • Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills.
  • Experience with Tagetik, Coprocess, and Qlik Sense is a plus.
  • Proficiency in English. Any other European language is a plus
What we offer you:
  • A permanent contract.
  • A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
  • Restaurant tickets.
  • Be part of an experienced, international team.
  • A good vibe working environment.
  • Enjoy great office facilities and a perfect location in Madrid Nuevos Ministerios, making your work experience both comfortable and convenient.
  • Other fringe benefits.
International applicants are welcome to apply. No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.Do you have a question about the role?Reach out to Alicia Gomez at Alicia.Gomez@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager - Diego Pino. Our team is looking forward hearing from you!Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.​About usSulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2024, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.comHere you can find other opportunities:

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