GF_Finance & Controlling, Accounting-E484
Team Lead AP/AR - Full Time - Madrid, Spain
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.
We are looking for a/an Team Lead AP/AR to join our GF_Finance & Controlling, Accounting and become part of a successful company active in green and renewables technologies.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Technical and personnel management and development of the accounts receivable and payable team with currently three employees
- Responsible for the coordination, control, and reconciliation of the day-to-day operations in collaboration with the Finance Shared Service Center as well as for the continuous development and improvement of the respective processes
- Balance sheet account reconciliation and clean-up of aged open items
- Responsible that the processes and controls in the OTC and PTP areas are appropriately documented, maintained, and applied (ICS)
- Preparation of weekly cash forecast in cooperation with Cash Controlling
- Participation in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Swiss Code of Obligations as well as support for internal and external audits
- Intercompany invoicing, reconciliation, and netting
- Active support in various projects such as system implementations and process optimizations
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Solid basic education with further training in finance and accounting.
- First leadership experience
- Min. five years of professional experience in a similar function, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing Swiss registered company.
- · Experience in project accounting is desired.
- Excellent SAP FI/CO knowledge, further modules are a plus (MM, SD, PS, VIM)
- VAT knowledge/understanding (Swiss VAT at least, further countries are an advantage)
- Solid MS Office user skills, especially Excel
- Fluent English skills in spoken and written, good German skills are a plus
- Enjoyment of operational activity, hands-on mentality
- Empathetic and cheerful personality with a flair for numbers, who can also handle hectic situation
- Reliable and precise way of working as well as a customer-oriented attitude
What we offer you:
- A permanent contract.
- A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
- Restaurant ticketsçBe part of an experienced, international team.
- A good vibe working environment.
- Enjoy great office facilities and a perfect location in Madrid Nuevos Ministerios, making your work experience both comfortable and convenient.
- Other fringe benefits
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
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 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.