Group Consolidation Controller

Group Consolidation Controller

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world-s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organisation driven by the Aponte family.

Today, we continue to focus on caring for customers, employees and the environment.

From a one-vessel operation to a globally respected business we have an unfaltering commitment to people that have passion, creativity and willing to make a change. Do you recognize yourself?

Then come work with us and be part of MSC-s family.

THE ROLE

As a Group Consolidation Controller, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the financial consolidation process for our organization for external (audited financial statements, reporting to financial organizations, country-by-country reporting and etc.) and internal (management reporting) purposes. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial results for the group. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to gather, analyze, and interpret financial data and design and implement the improvement in reporting and consolidation processes.

As Group Reporting Analyst you will:

• Produce consolidated financial statements (incl. cash flow statements, statement of equity, tax reconciliation) in accordance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS, SWISS CO), including the lead of the audit process;
• Produce consolidated financial information for internal management reporting purposes, including the ad-hoc requests of non-standard reporting;
• Analyze consolidated financial results, identify trends, variances, and anomalies, and provide insights to senior management to support decision-making;
• Collaborate, define the needs and align reporting principles with group controlling team on monthly / YTD balance sheet, profit loss statement analysis;
• Identify and look for opportunities to improve reporting process by unification of accounting principles within the organization;
• Drive the development and maintenance of Group accounting principles to ensure the most efficient and automated consolidation process;
• Maintain central consolidation adjustments on monthly basis, develop plans to assign the maintenance of the adjustment to local team and ensure the proper review / controlling process are implemented for review;
• Define, maintain, and develop the Group-s chart of accounts including necessary adjustments due to new acquired businesses;
• Set up, document, and update internal control procedures, escalate issues related to the consolidation process;
• Ad hoc projects - common part of the assignments.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Minimum 5 years- of experience, ideally with audit background and with complex consolidation experience ideally within a multinational corporation with a well-regarded finance and accounting structure or a successful experience in external audit with a specialisation in Consolidation of commercial/industrial companies.
• Moto: -Hands on, get things done, roll-up the sleeves, push, drive, deliver-.
• Advanced hands-on knowledge of technical consolidation process, systems and controls.
• IT skills - Mastering of Excel is a must. Being experienced SAP FC is a significant plus.
• Very Good knowledge of spoken and written English is a must, French is a plus.
• Significant and complex financial analysis of activities, projects and plans previous experience. Strong focus on attention to detail in order to deliver accuracy and quality but also ability to navigate back to high level overview.
• Excellent management skills - ability to handle multiple priorities, organise work and meet deadlines and make others meeting deadlines and targets.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Based in Geneva.
• Full TimePermanent Role.
• Starting ASAP.
• EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit is required.

 Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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