Senior General Ledger Accountant

About The Role

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

The Group Controllership team is looking for a dynamic, quality and control minded general ledger accountant to safeguard operational excellence and compliance of the general accounting process of the Swift consolidated group.

Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and diligently innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.

Swift is redefining cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country.

We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us.

Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you can, you’ll be able to begin different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and fields in countries around the world.

Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You will be surrounded by forward-thinking, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment.

At Swift, we are trusted every instant. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.

Responsibilities

Within the Financial Control Unit, the Group Controllership team aims to safeguard operational excellence and compliance in the areas of technical accounting, financial consolidation, statutory accounting and key financial processes.

As a senior general ledger accountant, the candidate will ensure smooth compliant accounting process. You will plan, organise and control general ledger accounting operations and control/analyse balance sheets/profit & loss accounts to ensure accuracy of accounting records and compliance with internal procedures and accounting rules. He/she will perform specific ad-hoc IFRS analyses for example when a new large contract is signed with a vendor, quarterly account reconciliations and year-end audit preparation. The candidate, together with the Group Controllership Manager, will have regular contacts with the Group Financial Controller, the FP&A and pricing department and other key Finance Managers as well as with external financial auditors which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

We are looking for a dynamic, quality and control minded great teammate with a strong accounting or audit background to reinforce our Group Controllership team. This position is a unique opportunity to increase your financial expertise in the Headquarters of a well known, fast growing, technology driven multinational.

As a senior general accountant you will:

• Lead the accurate and timely monthly and annual closings/analysis in compliance with Swift quality standards. This includes booking of accruals and deferrals, accounting entries, accounts reconciliation, reviews of data and trends, and the creation of revenue reports/analysis for upper level management.
• Be in charge of ad hoc in-depth accounting treatment analyses.
• Provide information, documentation, comments and recommendations to management and to concerned departments.
• Prepare closing notes for the annual report and support in the audit process.
• Maintain contacts with relevant internal and external parties in order to answer queries, capture information and resolve pending issues.
• Coordinate the relationships with the internal and external collaborators (e.g. Pricing and FP&A departments, accounting system experts, financial auditors).
• Find opportunities for process and internal control improvements and lead and/or control implementations of solutions.
• May also participate in and/or lead projects within the department.
• Build and maintain working knowledge and understanding of key business drivers and strategy for area of expertise.
• Support the rest of team on the group general accounting processes including the consolidation, intercompany and monthly closing processes, the entity controlling of the group and headquarters.

What would make you successful?

• University degree in Finance and Economics or equivalent experience. A masters level degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience within a financial position, of which 3 years in a financial audit company.

The ideal candidate would demonstrate:

Technical profile

• Good SAP knowledge
• Proficient in general ledger accounting (e.g. accrual/deferral, costs and revenue recognition principles)
• Knowledge about IFRS is an asset
• Fluent in English and in either French or Dutch
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge and related account reconciliations
• Knowledge of the reconciliation tool Blackline is an asset

Personal profile

• Being a trusted teammate
• Being pro-active and transparent and take accountability for delivering results
• Demonstrate operational excellence by encouraging a continuous improvement demeanor and implementing procedures, standards and policies to ensure success
• Curious to learn and willing to expand knowledge
• Excellent analytical, critical and control oriented approach
• Detail oriented and result driven individual with excellent follow-up skills
• Pragmatic – keeping things simple where you can would be your motto
• Capable of connecting with different people in the organization
• Good coordination, planning and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines
• Highly developed communication skills (verbal and written) in English also towards senior management
• Autonomous approach

What We Offer

• We put you in control of career
• We give you a competitive package
• We help you perform at your best
• We help you make a difference
• We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. An environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential regardless of age, background, culture, colour, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran/military status.