Global Senior Chief Accountant, Business Assurance

ph3Job Description /h3h3Role Overview /h3pAs Business Assurance continues to grow as a verticalized global business, SGS BA is seeking a Global Chief Accountant to establish and lead the accounting governance framework across the division. This newly created role will drive accounting consistency, financial governance and process harmonization across a global network of affiliates while supporting strategic initiatives including acquisitions, business integrations, pricing governance and digital transformation. /ppThe successful candidate will partner closely with Regional Controllers, Group Accounting, Group Tax, MA teams and senior business leaders to develop scalable, compliant and commercially effective financial practices across the organization. /ppThe role will report to theGlobal Head of Finance (CFO) Business Assurance /ph3Key Responsibilities: /h3h3Accounting Governance Financial Reporting /h3ulliDevelop, implement and maintain global accounting policies, standards and governance frameworks for Business Assurance. /liliEnsure consistent application of accounting principles, financial reporting standards and revenue recognition practices across regions and legal entities. /liliStandardize accounting treatment of accreditation-related costs and PL account mapping. /li /ulh3Mergers, Acquisitions Integration /h3ulliSupport accounting workstreams related to acquisitions and integrations. /liliReview historical financial statements and balance sheets of acquisition targets. /liliConduct accounting assessments and support financial due diligence activities. /liliReview purchase price accounting, goodwill calculations and support post-acquisition reporting requirements integration. /li /ulh3Pricing Governance Profitability /h3ulliEstablish standardized approaches to auditor day-rate calculations and service pricing. /liliImprove transparency of cost allocation and profitability drivers. /liliEnsure pricing models appropriately consider accreditation, travel, transfer pricing exposure and other service delivery costs. /li /ulh3Billing Finance Transformation /h3ulliSupport the development of centralized and efficient billing structures. /liliReview and optimize revenue management and charging methodologies for internal support. /liliPartner with Finance and Tax teams to ensure effective billing governance and compliance. /li /ulh3SGS Digital New Business Models /h3ulliSupport the accounting and governance framework for SGS BA Digital and investment priority in the digitalisation roadmap of BA /liliEstablish accounting processes for digital platforms and newly acquired businesses in collaboration with Group Finance and Group Tax. /liliEnsure appropriate accounting treatment of software, intellectual property and related assets. /li /ulh3Stakeholder Management /h3ulliAct as a trusted advisor to senior management on accounting, reporting and governance matters. /liliPartner with Regional Controllers, Group Accounting, Group Tax and business leaders globally. /liliDrive adoption of new accounting structures, policies and governance frameworks across international teams. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3h3Qualifications Experience /h3ulliChartered Accountant qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent). /liliMinimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience within international organizations. /liliStrong technical accounting expertise, including IFRS, financial reporting and accounting governance. /liliExperience within a Big Four environment completed by an operative experience in a multinational organization. /liliProven experience supporting acquisitions, due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities. /liliExperience establishing accounting policies, controls and governance frameworks. /liliStrong understanding of tax and transfer pricing considerations. /liliData literacy and experience with dashboards, analytics and automation tools is desired. /liliAdvanced proficiency in financial tools and systems (Excel, BI). Oracle ERP experience would be a strong plus. /liliFluency in English. German and/or French would be advantageous. /li /ulh3Skills Competencies /h3ulliStrong accounting governance and controllership expertise. /liliExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills. /liliStrong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities. /liliAbility to build processes, drive change and implement new structures. /liliCommercial mindset with the ability to balance strategic and operational priorities. /liliStrong communication skills and ability to work effectively across diverse international teams. /li /ulh3Additional Information /h3h3Why SGS? /h3ulliGlobal and very stable company, world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry. /liliFlexible schedule and hybrid/remote model. /liliSGS university and Campus for continuos learning options. /liliMultinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents. /liliBenefits platform. /li /ulpbJoin Us: /bAt SGS we believe in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr