R2R Sr Accountant

Sulzer; Mexico; On-site; PHP 3,663,000 - 5,495,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 days of vacation per year

50% vacation bonus

Major medical expenses insurance for 1

30 days Christmas bonus (aguinaldo)

8% savings fund

Savings cooperative / savings bank

Free cafeteria / free meals

Seniority recognition every 5 years

Pension plan

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking an RTR Senior Accountant to join the Center of Excellence (CoE) and support the Record to Report (RTR) teams across multiple countries.

You will work in a SWAT team handling ad hoc topics, complex bookings, and maintaining the chart of accounts while ensuring IFRS compliance and alignment with Sulzer regulations. Collaboration with Finance Shared Services and BPO providers is essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and chart of accounts management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support on ad hoc topics and complex accounting issues.
• Handle complicated booking activities ensuring IFRS compliance and Sulzer regulations.
• Manage complex reconciliations, adjustments, and chart of accounts hierarchies.
• Collaborate with Global Process Owner to define RTR processes and system implementations.
• Coordinate with local Finance Teams and Shared Services/BPO providers.
• Assist period end close including AR/AP subledger reconciliation and GL closing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Managing multiple priorities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics 365

iScala

Tagetik

Coprocess

Qlik Sense

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

The RTR Senior Accountant in the Center of Excellence (CoE) works in an RTR SWAT team assigned to multiple countries, supporting the Record to Report (RTR) teams for example with various ad hoc tasks, complex bookings, or the maintenance of the chart of accounts.

• Serve as a key member of the RTR SWAT team in the CoE, providing expert support on ad hoc topics and complex accounting issues
• Support with complicated financial booking activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sulzer regulations
• Manage complex clearing, including reconciliations and adjustments, to maintain accurate financial records
• Utilize advanced knowledge of ERP systems to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Support the Global Process Owner (GPO) with the definition of RTR processes and system implementation
• Maintain and update the chart of accounts and hierarchies, ensuring it reflects the current business structure and reporting requirements
• Collaborate closely with local Finance Teams in countries and Finance Shared Services teams / Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider
• Coordinate with other departments and the Finance Shared Services teams to ensure all financial transactions are properly accounted for and reflected in the general ledger
• Support where required with the period end close, including closing the accounts receivable/payable subledger and reconcile with the general ledger; close general ledger, open new financial period, close Asset Accounting (AA)
• Support with the preparation of complex journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the RTR process, leveraging technology and best practices; maintain policies, procedures and templates
• Ensure financial internal controls are in place and followed for the processes performed by this role
• Do all technical Year End Closing activities such as balance carry forward, number range creations, close of AA
• Support Intercompany reconciliation process in Coprocess and Tagetik (fix variances)

Education and experience

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Accounting with a strong focus on general ledger and financial reporting

CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent certification preferred

Critical success factors

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills for delivering key insights to senior leadership

Technical & language skills

• Proficient in ERP systems (relevant to your business unit; SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or iScala) and accounting software
• Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills
• Experience with Tagetik, Coprocess and Qlik Sense is a plus
• Proficiency in English

What we offer you

• 12 days of vacation per year
• 50% vacation bonus
• Major medical expenses insurance for the employee
• 30 days Christmas bonus (aguinaldo)
• 8% savings fund
• Savings cooperative / savings bank
• Free cafeteria / free meals
• Seniority recognition every 5 years
• Pension plan

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world.

With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.