Sr. Analyst, Financial Reporting & Consolidation-Fixed Term Contract

Job Description

FIXED TERM CONTRACT-18 Months ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The incumbent is hired for a period of 18 months to provide experienced support and capacity to SESs Group Financial Reporting function as the Group executes on certain transformational strategic projects between 2024 and 2026. The incumbent will step in to execute or supervise - certain core activities in the Groups monthly financial consolidation and internal management reporting process as well as supporting the extended external reporting requirements of the Group as it moves through the transformation steps. S/he is closely integrated into the Groups Financial Reporting team which is based in Betzdorf, Luxembourg and is led by the Senior Manager, Group Consolidation and Financial Reporting. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS Give support to the Senior Manager in the review process of the consolidation tasks performed by the GFR team Be involved in posting of journal entries and resolution of problems / irregularities in the closing process through clear communication with, and coordination of, team members across the Group including Controlling, Accounting, Tax, Treasury and other Finance functions, as needed Be a key contributor in the enhancement of SOX key controls by ensuring that the expected documentation and proof of review are in place and functioning effectively Perform / review periodic controls to ensure the operational effectiveness of the group financial reporting process, provide coaching and guidance to team members Be involved in the preparation of high-quality drafts of both the Groups internal and external reporting, including the consolidated IFRS financial statements and other sets of financials as needed Prepare and update the IFRS Disclosure checklist for the half- and full-year consolidated financial statements Prepare IFRS accounting memos on non-routine and/ or significant accounting transactions Coordinate the impairment testing process at the statutory level Deputies for the Senior Manager and take over tasks delegated by the Senior Manager, as needed COMPETENCIES A good up-to-date technical understanding of accounting and consolidation under IFRS Excellent analytical skills and care in understanding and checking information Good organisation skills with the ability to multi-task The ability to communicate and guide clearly in an international environment