R2R Sr Accountant

Job description

Sulzer 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. About the role The RTR Senior Accountant in the Center of Excellence (CoE) works in a RTR SWAT team assigned to multiple countries, supporting the Record to Report (RTR) teams for example with various ad hoc tasks, complex bookings, or the maintenance of the chart of accounts. Serve as a key member of the RTR SWAT team in the CoE , providing expert support on ad hoc topics and complex accounting issues Support with complicated financial booking activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sulzer regulations Manage complex clearing, including reconciliations and adjustments, to maintain accurate financial records Utilize advanced knowledge of ERP systems to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency Support the Global Process Owner (GPO) with the definition of RTR processes and system implementation Maintain and update the chart of accounts and hierarchies, ensuring it reflects the current business structure and reporting requirements Collaborate closely with local Finance Teams in countries and Finance Shared Services teams / Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider Coordinate with other departments and the Finance Shared Services teams to ensure all financial transactions are properly accounted for and reflected in the general ledger Support where required with the period end close, including closing the accounts receivable/payable subledger and reconcile with the general ledger; close general ledger, open new financial period, close Asset Accounting (AA) Support with the preparation of complex journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis Contribute to the continuous improvement of the RTR process, leveraging technology and best practices; maintain policies, procedures and templates Ensure financial internal controls are in place and followed for the processes performed by this role Do all technical Year End Closing activities such as balance carry forward, number range creations, close of AA Support Intercompany reconciliation process in Coprocess and Tagetik (fix variances) Education and experience 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 Critical success factors 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 Technical & language skills Proficient in ERP systems (relevant to your business unit; SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or iScala ) and accounting software Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills Experience with Tagetik, Coprocess and Qlik Sense is a plus Proficiency in English What we offer you 12 days of vacation per year 50% vacation bonus Major medical expenses insurance for the employee 30 days Christmas bonus (aguinaldo) 8% savings fund Savings cooperative / savings bank Free cafeteria / free meals Seniority recognition every 5 years Pension plan 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 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.