Accounting Operations & Governance Manager

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At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you. 

Varian’s Accounting department is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, dedicated to achieving excellence in financial operations. Join us in creating a future where financial operations are a source of strength and innovation.

Role Overview

As an Accounting Governance Manager at Varian, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our financial operations. You'll be at the forefront regular financial activities, while also spearheading team development, controls enhancement, and various projects, including integration initiatives.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Driving Excellence: Lead the charge in improving, harmonizing, standardizing, and ensuring compliance and accuracy in key accounting processes within the region.
• Championing Innovation: Drive the implementation of new processes and changes within the region.
• System Wizardry: Collaborate on system implementations and conduct user acceptance tests.
• Guiding the Way: Create regional accounting instructions for specific accounting topics.
• Expert Counsel: Provide guidance, answer ad-hoc queries from local accounting teams and Group Accounting, and educate local accounting teams in specific accounting topics.
• Numbers Maestro: Perform complex accounting calculations, and prepare and process GL entries.
• Ensuring Accuracy: Perform controls over reported financials during month-end close, initiate corrections with local accounting teams, and prepare related documentation.
• Precision Review: Assist in reviewing regional financial statements for accuracy, correctness, and completeness.
• Data Insight: Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial analysis and reports.
• Audit Excellence: Assist in audit, control, and internal audit tasks.

Core Requirements

• Seasoned Expertise: A minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting.
• Educational Foundation: A degree in accounting or finance.
• Language Mastery: Fluent in English, both written and oral.
• Software Proficiency: Experienced in applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Analytical Mindset: Possess an analytical and problem-solving orientation, with a natural curiosity about business issues, drivers, and solutions.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Leadership Ability: Capability to lead discussions with accounting teams at all levels.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS or USGAAP.

Advantages

• Professional Certification: ACCA/CPA qualification.
• Software Proficiency: Knowledge of SAP. 

Benefits

• Promising Career Path: Excellent career growth opportunities and competitive benefits.
• Flexible Work Model: Hybrid working model supporting your life-work balance.
• Remote Work Support: Providing IT infrastructure for remote working conditions.
• Innovative Environment: Work in a dynamic setting that welcomes new ideas, simplification, and automation.
• Global Team: Be a part of an international team in a continuously growing company.
• Inclusive Culture: Join an open, inclusive culture that encourages diversity, supports learning, and fos