CFR - Local Chief Accountant

 We help the world run better

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LOCATIONS

Argentina – Buenos Aires

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The Local Chief Accountant is responsible for the management of the accounting and financial reporting of legal entities under his/her responsibility. This comprises the orchestration of the different parties involved in the accounting processes (shared services and centers of expertise), the correctness of the financial statements, control over the integrity of the accounting records and the monthly IFRS Group reporting, statutory financial statements and other local financial reporting requirements, local internal controls over financial reporting (including SOX 404), and the management of the external audit.  This position will support legal entities in the Americas Region.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

PRINCIPAL:

• Responsible for supporting the delivery of timely and accurate IFRS Group financial statements
• Ensure internal and external audit requirements, including SOX 404, are met
• Ensure statutory accounts and other required financial reports are prepared, audited and filed on time and according to applicable requirements
• Monitor correctness and compliance of accounting relevant data for all finance processes
• Ensure a high level of satisfaction of those who use the financial reports and build good business relations with key stakeholders
• Manage relationship with GFS, other internal service providers, global functions, and external service providers.  Act as accounting single point of contact for legal entities and monitor service quality.
• Ensure that all corporate changes are incorporated into the local accounting
• Actively engage in the GFA transformation and continuous process improvement

• Support mergers, acquisitions and divestiture accounting processes as required

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Thorough understanding of IFRS accounting rules
• Fluent in English
• Ability to work across international teams
• Good organization and communication skills, able to work independently to drive project completion
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic environment

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

• University degree in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant
• 5+ years of collective practical accounting experience at SAP or another multi-national public company and a public accounting firm

​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

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

Requisition ID: 408741  | Work Area: Finance  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.