Finance Specialist: R2r Expense Coe

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**PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES**

The Global Finance Shared Services (GFSS) belongs to one of the main pillars of Global Finance which is Global Finance Infrastructure. The Global Finance Shared Services environment allows SAP to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness as well as quality of the finance processes while delivering global end-to-end process standards.

Within GFSS, the COE (Center of Expertise) members are experienced Accountants that proactively and collectively perform the tasks/processes they are assigned to and for a number of countries or regions. Interaction and collaboration with GFSS process delivery teams, the local entities, other Line of Business (e.g.: HR, GPO, etc.) and / or work-streams (e.g.: P2P, O2I, etc.) would be essential. Being part of GFSS, COE members are responsible to deliver the best quality services to all internal customers supported by the organization. This role reports to the COE Manager of the respective global process topic; however there is no physical move necessary to a GFSS location, a COE member remains in his/her current location building a virtual team with the other COE members.

**EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS**

As a member of the GFSS, you will be able to accelerate your accounting profession to the next level by focusing on **Expense Accounting. **Being in a regional role, within a global process team, you will be expected to concentrate and build expert knowledge on the process topic. At the same time, this role offers many development opportunities on other skills and competencies that will help you shape your future career path as you engaged in activities such as global projects, process improvement initiatives, standardization initiatives, etc., alongside with your core responsibilities.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Responsible for providing timely and accurate accounting data based on IFRS Group financial rules to be processed by GFSS delivery team.
- Support and review expense accruals / deferrals, clarify open topics & Month End Closing activities
- Ensures that accounting treatment are correctly applied on corporate changes relevant to the process topic
- Support for SOX, Tax, and external/internal audits when required
- Participate and support in projects or in continuous improvements, standardization activities and process migrations.
- Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and building good business relations with key internal stakeholders.

**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Business
- Good written and spoken English
- Knowledge of IFRS or similar accounting rules and principals
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office programs, especially MS Excel and SAP system knowledge is preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Dynamic, Innovative and Problem Resolution focused
- Ability to work independently and as a team in a multi-cultural environment
- Self-motivated and able to work under time pressure with accuracy & commitment.

**WORK EXPERIENCE**
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Business
- At least 2 years of GL accounting experience (accounting function in company or audit firm)
- **Please provide your CV in English**

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**EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability**:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Requisition ID: 383856 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.