Finance Associate Record-to-Report

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Purpose and Objectives

As the leading technology company for digital businesses, SAP serves nearly 300,000 customers in 190 countries. 80 million users make SAP the largest enterprise cloud company in the world, along with business networks that transact nearly $1 trillion annually. The Global Finance Shared Services organization (GFSS) is a business unit with 1,200+ employees delivering end-to-end finance operations from a set of vibrant and multicultural locations around the globe: Buenos Aires, Dublin, Manila, Prague and Singapore.

Our highly engaged teams specialize in Order to Invoice, Cash Collections, Procure to Pay, Travel & Expense and Record to Report. Additionally, at GFSS, you will find: a highly skilled workforce collaborating across the globe on common topics, engaged colleagues creating value by simplifying and optimizing operations and one motivated global team working together towards shared goals.

Also, at GFSS, you will find: exciting career opportunities, a diverse work environment providing opportunities to grow, development & learning opportunities and an international business network for you learn and grow from.

Within GFSS, SAP employees have an opportunity to handle end-to-end high-quality finance services to SAP customers throughout the Globe.

Expectations and Tasks

As Finance Operations Associate in GFSS R2R , you will be able to build your accounting profession as you support the daily operations of the process and apply your accounting knowledge in practice constantly. At the same time this role offers many development opportunities on other skills and competencies that will help you shape your future career path.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary and backup support role for 1 or more countries, mainly in the area of Revenue Accounting, Expense Accounting, Intercompany Accounting, HR & Compensation Accounting, Cash & Bank Accounting and Cost Accounting. You are taking care of the following tasks in particular:

· Perform general accounting tasks related to monthly, quarterly and year-end closing (period end procedures) such as Deferred Charges preparation and posting, Revenue Recognition, SOX controls etc.

· Provide reconciliation of reports and accounts, which includes Intercompany Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, and Balance Sheet account reviews etc.

· Perform Cost Accounting tasks, such as cost allocations and charging.

· Support countries for SOX audit, statistical reporting, Tax audit and external/internal audit reviews when required.

· Participate and support in projects, such as continuous improvements & standardization activities, process migrations or System Testing’s with Developers.

· Adhere to service level standards and work towards development of a service culture of ‘Excellence’.

Skills and Competencies

· Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills

· Additional language competency would be an added advantage

· Knowledge in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and SAP system knowledge preferred

· Aptitude for repetitive transactional system tasks and ability to work in a dynamic / virtual environment

· Ability to work independently and as a team in a multi-cultural environment

· Self-motivated and able to work under time pressure with accuracy and commitment

Education / Work Experience

· Student of Accounting or Business

· Experience on a financial field would be an advantage

Why is SAP a great place to work?

· Development: We believe every employee is a talent and we want to reach your full potential.

· Diversity: We have a diverse and inclusive culture that is critical to making SAP both a great place to work and a successful company.

· Balance and Rewards: SAP empowers you to have a work/life balance that enables you to perform at your best.

· Innovation: We anticipate and explore emerging technology trends and value your creativity. Be part of System Innovations & Testing’s in order to make our products better for our customers.

· Sustainability and CSR: Our vision is to help the world run better and improve people’s lives

SAP'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company.

SAP is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations team (Americas: or , APJ: , EMEA: ). Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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We build breakthroughs together

SAP innovations help more than 400,000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with 200 million users and more than 100,000 employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, we build breakthroughs, together.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team:
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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 388630 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.

 

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