Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

FINANCE SPECIALIST

As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The FS is responsible for the management of the accounting and statistical reporting of the legal entities under his/her responsibility. This comprises the orchestration of the different parties involved in the reporting processes (shared services and centers of expertise), the correctness of the reports and, control over the integrity of the records and the monthly reports and the management of the audit around it.

EXPECTATIOS AND TASKS

• Responsible for delivery of timely and accurate IFRS Group financial results, Analytical Review for the entities

• Monitor the entities meets full internal and external audit requirements including SOX 404 where applicable.

• Ensure the statutory accounts and other required financial reports for the entities are prepared, audited and filed on time and according to applicable requirements.

• Manage relationship with external accounting service provider where applicable.

• Monitor correctness and compliance of accounting relevant data of all finance processes.

• Ensure full compliance with local reporting regulations with the support of external service advisors where applicable. (Local reporting as identified to be an R2R responsibility.) Manage related system maintenance to adapt to local financial reporting needs.

• Ensure a high level of satisfaction of those who use the financial reports prepared and build good business relations with key stakeholders.

• Establish pro-actively a collaboration model and routine with the corresponding CFO.

• Manage relationship with Global Finance Shared Services (GFSS), Corporate Financial Reporting (CFR), external service provider and other internal service providers or global functions, act as accounting Single Point of Contact (SPOC) from local entities side and monitor service quality.

• Ensure that all corporate changes are incorporated into the local accounting where applicable.

• Ensure correct IFRS accounting for the responsible legal entities based on group accounting and other internal guidelines as well as the corresponding statutory accounting.

• Support M&A accounting processes as required.

• Coordinate accounting for liquidations and mergers of legal entities no longer required following acquisition with external or internal advisors.

• Support projects covering the entities under responsibility.

• Strive for process standardization were needed and applicable by giving pro-actively input to relevant process management.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Accounting Education

• Strong knowledge of policies, procedures, principles and practices used in professional accounting and auditing work

• Strong expertise in IFRS and expertise in the laws, codes, rules and regulations applicable to the entities under responsibility

• Expertise in SAPs accounting processes

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in an international environment, working with colleagues abroad

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Problem identification and solving skills

COMPETENCIES

• Project Management

• Dynamic, Innovative and Problem Resolution focused

• Ability to anticipate and manage change

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAPs culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone regardless of background feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy (https://one.int.sap/me@sap/jobs_at_sap#17498858-1050-415e-8d82-21f91655666b_96fc) . Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

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.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 394465 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.