Senior Accountant - Schneider Electric 

Job Description

Who are we and what we stand for?

When you work for Schneider Electric you work for a company that is passionate about its people. Our people vision says, Great people make Schneider Electric a great company. We are proud to promote purpose, diversity, inclusion, learning and work-life integration – we’re a great place to work and we are continually striving to be the best place to work!

Your Mission

You are required to oversee accounting operations, ensuring compliance, reconciling financial records, and supporting audits. Additionally, the role requires handling month-end tasks, analyzing financial statements, scrutinizing supplier payments, assisting with reporting, and aligning with new SE online finance tools.

Your Role – Magic happens when you bring great people together!

1. Oversee local accounting operations to ensure that all activities are carried out on time.
2. Scrutinize weekly/monthly supplier payments.
3. Handle month-end activities like accruals, prepayments, and provisions.
4. Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
5. Reconcile local statutory and IFRS.
6. Technically update with IFRs
7. Manage monthly SAP period opening and closure as per the corporate closing calendar.
8. Provide support to external and internal audits.
9. Guarantee compliance with SE rules and procedures.
10. Maintain all entry postings with SAP posting rules.
11. Align with Schneider New Finance Tools.
12. Offer the necessary analysis for balance sheets and income statements.
13. Support tax authorities during tax inspections.

Qualifications

About You

1. The applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree in accountancy.
2. The applicant must have 7-10 years of experience in accounting.
3. The ideal candidate should have exceptional analytical skills.
4. The ideal candidate should pay close attention to detail.
5. Good Time Management & Organizational Skills
6. Conflict resolution resolver
7. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
8. Knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP, is desirable.
9. Fluency in English is a must.