Senior RtR Accountant

Job Description

At Landis+Gyr, we don't just manage energy-we lead the transformation toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future.

With a net revenue of USD 1.73 billion in FY 2024, and a presence in over 30 countries across five continents, Landis+Gyr empowers utilities and consumers to optimize energy usage through advanced metering, grid-edge intelligence, and powerful data analytics.

Today, our global team of about 6,300 professionals is shaping the digital energy era-developing innovative technologies that support decarbonization, grid modernization, and real-time energy insights. Our record USD 4.6 billion order backlog and strong book-to-bill ratio reflect long-term confidence in our mission and solutions.

Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better!

Are you ready for a new challenge in Accounting? You will work independently on the assigned L+G entity, with many opportunities to showcase your knowledge and expertise. You would join a stable and collaborative GL team, always looking for improvements and ways to level up our operations, so your opinion will count.

Your responsibilities will include

General Ledger Accounting and Support

• Prepare and (or) post various journals throughout the month as necessary - operating and financial lease, accruals/provisions, defferals, prepayments, payroll,various bonuses, hedges, interests, goods intransit, foreign currency revaluation etc.
• Control journal entry supporting documentation in SAP and additional journal entry approvals
• Fixed assets accounting
• Prepare and post intracompany and 3rd party cost recharges
• Prepare and submit intra community reports - Intrastat, EC Sales
• VAT centralization and preparation of return
• SAP FI-CO reconciliation prior period close
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts through a formal BS reconciliation process
• Active participation in internal and external audits
• Preparation of various ad-hoc reports for SSC management and local finance teams
• Regularly update and improve work instructions

Financial Reporting

• Prepare financial statements for monthly reporting - Balance sheet, Profit and loss statement - using SAP (for Balance sheet) and SAP Business Warehouse (for PnL)
• Upload monthly financial statements to reporting system (IBM Cognos)
• Reconcile reported data in IBM Cognos, submit additional reporting forms
• Assist Group controlling team with potential queries resulting from reported figures

Our expectations

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Management is preferred
• Relevant experience in Accounting (GL, financial reporting) min. 3 -5 years
• Knowledge of SAP (SAP BW or Cognos or other consolidation tool is a plus)
• Flexibility and client-oriented personality
• Detail and process oriented, organized, and with an analytic mindset
• Ability to solve urgent matters and meet deadlines
• Open-minded friendly approach, active attitude in fast changing environment
• Advanced level of English

With us you get the opportunity to

• Continuous learning and development
• International career
• Reasonably flat organization where your voice is heard, and you make a real difference
• We provide constant support in development, flexibility, friendly and open-minded environment, and motivating benefits package.

We value and encourage diversity in our team. This position is open to all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We're committed to shaping a better future for everyone. #EnergizeYourCareer and join us on our journey towards a greener tomorrow.