Swissport International Ltd. provides ground services for more than 230 million passengers and handles 4.3 million tonnes of cargo a year on behalf of some 835 client-companies in the aviation sector. This is about much more than just delivering a service. This position is within the Group Corporate Finance team and has holding level responsibility within the world’s leading cargo and ground handling company. The main responsibility of the Holding Financial Controller is to ensure timely monthly, quarterly and annual reporting under IFRS of three Swiss Holding entities which form the basis for internal reporting to the “Group Executive Management and Shareholders” as well as external reporting in the form of quarterly interim and year-end financial statements. As Holding Financial Controller you will have a leading role in the preparation and review of the monthly, quarterly and annual closing of the Swiss Holding entities, with special attention to the extensive intercompany transactions and risk management treasury transactions at Holding level. In addition, you will lead and participate in challenging projects and support the Swiss HQ Accounting and Group Intercompany team.
Operating and ensure the execution of internal controls related to the financial reporting.
Prepare monthly closing journal entries and account reconciliations for complex transactions.
# Lead Swissport Swiss Holding entities’ monthly financial reporting processes and reconciliations:

Play an active role in improving quality of reporting.




Maintain contact with Group FP&A;, Group Business Service Center, Group Tax, Group Treasury, Group Intercompany and Group Financial Reporting teams, as well as teams of the Operational Units.
Participate in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for Holding accounting and reporting procedures that improve quality and efficiency of financial reporting.
Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses, as requested.
Support annual financial audit of the Swiss Holding entities.
University degree (or similar) with specialisation in finance and/or accounting.
At least 5 years of work experience in a Financial Controlling / Reporting environment.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process.
ERP knowledge, SAP experience is strongly preferred.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and easy familiarisation with new IT tools is a must, experience in OneStream is a plus.
Ability and willingness to work in a high performance and diverse environment.
Ability to communicate accurately and efficiently in English on a professional level, German language knowledge is an advantage, but not a requirement.
Eager to acquire experience and build a career in a high-performance environment with a strong teamwork spirit.
Mid-Senior level
Full-time
Accounting/Auditing
Airlines and Aviation
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