General Accounting Senior Specialist (Intercompany team)

Take the next step in your career at ABB, working in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

One of the reasons for ABB’s success is our rigorous and forward-thinking Finance function. With more than 3,600 people in over 100 countries, the integrated Finance organization delivers the insights we need to make successful, long-term business decisions.

You will be a vital member of the finance team within the Global Business Services (GBS) organization, in largest center located in Krakow. You will provide key support to the business, ensuring the accurate tracking and processing of all transactions. To strengthen our Finance team, we are looking for an Intercompany Senior Specialist with strong working experience in Intercompany or General Accounting and proficiency in English. Seize this unique opportunity to take an active part in shaping our new GBS center and grow together with the rapidly developing organization.

Your responsibilities

• You process independently transactions such as internal supplier and customer invoices, account reconciliation and reporting, internal trade payments and cash application activities
• You execute analysis and reports as assigned (i.e. Balance Sheet, statement of accounts, reconciliations) and perform additional activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• You apply accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions to solve unusual issues; complete specific month and close tasks
• You carry out internal control testing and prepare relevant documentation
• You answer any queries received and participate in business meetings to maximize our customer satisfaction
• You collaborate with other teams in continuous improvement activities and initiatives focusing on delivering efficiency, transparency and standardization
• You support development of less experienced colleagues by acting as SME for assigned area
• Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business

Your background

• Minimum 4 years of experience in General Accounting (General Ledger or Financial Reporting)
• Previous experience in Finance Shared Services environment, preferably for a global company
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of financial accounting, reporting and internal control as an asset
• Strong user knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Power BI)
• Proficient in business English - excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to apply best practices including change management, effective error handling and performance instrumentation
• Very good organization and process orientation
• Team player with coordination skills