Entity Controller - Accountant

About the RoleIn line with established policies and procedures and under instructions/controls of a more senior accountant, to follow up and perform general accounting operations, to control/analyse balance sheets/profit and loss accounts to ensure accuracy of accounting records and compliance with procedures and accounting rules. May review work performed by less senior accountants

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 entity controller - accountant to safeguard operational excellence and compliance of the financial and regulatory reporting functions for Swift’s subsidiaries.

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.

About the role

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 entity controller - accountant, the candidate will ensure smooth compliant accounting process. In line with established policies and procedures and under instructions/controls of management, He/she will pan, organise and control general accounting operations, book manual accounting entries (for accruals and deferrals), prepare statutory financial statements, perform payroll accounting monthly entries, prepare accounts reconciliation and control/analyse balance sheets/profit and loss accounts to ensure accuracy of accounting records and compliance with internal procedures and accounting rules.

The candidate, together with the Group Controllership Manager, will have regular contacts with the Entity Controllers team in Asia 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 of a well known, fast growing, technology driven multinational.

As an entity controller - accountant you will:

• Perform the accurate and timely monthly and annual closings/analysis in compliance with Swift quality standards. This includes booking of accruals and deferrals, accounting entries and reviews of data and trends.
• Perform regular accounts reconciliations including follow up and closure of open items
• Oversee ad hoc in-depth accounting treatment analyses. Provide information, documentation, comments and recommendations to management and to concerned departments
• Prepare legal entity financial statements in compliance with local GAAP and IFRS and support the audit process.
• Regulatory monitoring and reporting obligation to local regulators and government agencies

• Maintain contacts with relevant internal (e.g. tax and entity controllers teams) and external parties (e.g. tax agents, external auditors…) in order to answer queries, capture information and resolve pending issues.
• Find opportunities to streamline processes to ensure efficiency and compliance with internal governance standards, controls and policies and external regulatory requirements and support implementations of solutions.
• 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.

What would make you successful?

University degree in Accounting, Finance and Economics or equivalent experience. ACCA/ membership of recognised professional accountancy bodies preferred.

At least 3 to 4 years of experience within an accounting/audit position, of which 3 years in a financial audit company (Big4) is an asset.

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 and tax
• 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
• Professional scepticism – identify risk and potential errors, curiosity

• 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 organisation
• 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.