Senior Accountant RTR

About this role

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

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 Senior accountant (RTR) to join our Accounting team in Spain to help us take our Record to Report (RTR) area to the next level. As a Senior accountant, you will collaborate with multiple countries and engage with a diverse array of areas stakeholders, including Accounting, Reporting, Analytics, Country Finance Heads, Global Process Owners (GPOs), and external parties such as auditors and tax authorities.

Key Responsabilities:

• Serve as a key member of the RTR 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
• Oversees and governs 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 to solve discrepancies
• 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
• Provide documentation and explanations for internal and external audits
• 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 4-5 years of experience in Accounting with a strong focus on general ledger and financial reporting

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CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent certification preferred

- 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
• 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. French is a big plus

What we offer

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• A permanent contract.
• A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
• Restaurant tickets.
• Be 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.
• International applicants are welcome to apply. 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 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.