Senior Accountant - FP&A (SAP S/4HANA AP & COPA)

Company Description

MBCC Group is one of the most recognized companies in construction chemicals worldwide with sales of approximately CHF 2.9 billion (EUR 2.7 billion)
▪ Enterprise value of CHF 5.5 billion represents a 11.5x EV/pro forma 2022E EBITDA multiple with expected annual synergies of CHF 160 – 180 million bringing the multiple down to 8.5x EV/EBITDA
▪ Transaction is highly complementary across almost all of Sika’s core technologies, applications, and solutions
▪ Acquisition is accretive to Sika’s earnings per share from the first full year post closing
▪ The combined company will drive the sustainability transformation of the construction industry further and faster
▪ Transaction is subject to regulatory approval, but Sika is confident that all required clearances will be obtained. Closing targeted for the second half of 2022

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and extensive experience working with SAP S/4HANA, specifically in the Accounts Payable (AP) and Controlling (COPA) modules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):
  • Collaborate with business leaders to develop and maintain financial models ,budget & forecasts.

Operational Planning and Budgeting: Prepare operational plans, bottom-up budgets, and rolling forecasts for sales, margins, fixed costs, and KPIs.

• • Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including variance analysis and trend analysis.
  • Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support business initiatives and problem-solving.
  • Conduct ad-hoc analysis in Costing using SAP application
  • Good experience in using SAP COPA module.
• SAP S/4HANA Expertise:
  • Master the configuration and utilization of SAP S/4HANA AP and COPA modules.
  • Ensure data accuracy and integrity within the SAP system.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex SAP issues.
• Accounting Operations:
  • Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, adjustments, and reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and internal controls.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Mentor and guide junior team members.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in financial accounting, with a strong focus on FP&A.
• Proven expertise in SAP S/4HANA AP and COPA modules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and 1 accuracy.
• Very Good command of English language 

Additional Information

• Operational Planning and Budgeting: Prepare operational plans, bottom-up budgets, and rolling forecasts for sales, margins, fixed costs, and KPIs.•
• KPI Analysis: Analyze trends in key performance indicators, focusing on financial metrics such as sales, expenditures, and profit margins.
• Cost Control: Oversee cost steering and control for the Egypt business, conduct regular cost analyses, identify main cost issues, and propose improvements to the Managing Director.
• Product Portfolio Management: Manage product portfolio profitability, provide monthly analyses, identify issues, and propose improvements to the Managing Director.
• Reporting: Prepare regular monthly reports on volumes, P&L, costs, KPIs, capex, etc.

• Operational and Financial Analysis: Perform operational and financial analyses within business units and present findings and recommendations to managers.
• Financial Controls: Develop and implement operational and financial controls to achieve business objectives.
• SAP Implementation: Implement cost control measures in SAP, including Material Ledger and Bill of Materials.
• Team Guidance: Provide guidance and direction to the internal team to improve operational and financial performance.
• CAPEX and OPEX Management: Manage CAPEX budget in cooperation with the Operations Manager and track OPEX implementation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensured compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.
• External Audit: Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate smooth audits and address any finding