About Us

We're the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we're proud to support the global economy.

We're unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We're always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Summary

In line with established policies and procedures and under instructions/controls of management, to plan, organise and control general accounting operations and to control/analyse balance sheets/profit and loss accounts to ensure accuracy of accounting records and compliance with internal procedures and accounting rules. To review work performed by junior accountants.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial reporting of legal entities & partnering with group in line with IFRS Local GAAP
Ensure accurate and timely monthly and annual closings, preparing appropriate financial adj journals and reconciling your entities accounts with month end closing deadlines in compliance with Swift quality standards
Prepare and perform accounting analyses, reports, financial statements preparation and provide information, documentation, comments and recommendations to management and to concerned departments
Maintain contacts with relevant internal and external parties to answer queries, gather information and resolve pending issues. Engaging with external auditors, taking responsibility and leading during audit cycle, focusing on strong communication and relevant, adequate supporting audit documentation
Oversee tax filings, compliance and coordination with tax advisors (both direct and indirect taxes)
Improve overall accounting technical skills, prepare training plans, ensure procedures are followed and pay special attention to quality of work and improvement of it
Identify opportunities for process and internal control improvements and propose and/or control implementations of solutions. May also participate in and/or lead projects within the department
Participate in the selection of staff and manage, motivate, train and lead team members

What You Will Need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is highly preferred
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting roles, preferably within a large, international organization or a financial services environment
Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and generally accepted accounting principles
Proficiency in financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle)
Highly competent user of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Financial Modelling, Power BI) and are familiar with other reporting software such as One Source and Blackline
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders across different levels
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other languages is a plus

What We Offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone's voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

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Don't meet every single requirement At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.

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