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The Senior Financial Analyst – Statutory Reporting is responsible for ensuring accurate statutory financial reporting, regulatory compliance, tax coordination, and audit management across Huhtamaki AG and its branch operations. The role serves as the key finance lead for statutory accounting activities, ensuring compliance with IFRS, local GAAP requirements, Group policies, and regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

The position works closely with accounting teams, external auditors, tax advisors, and Group Finance to maintain robust financial controls, support month-end close activities, and ensure timely statutory and regulatory submissions.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Statutory Reporting & Compliance

• Lead statutory reporting and annual financial statement preparation for Huhtamaki AG and branch operations in Switzerland, UAE, and Finland.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP requirements, Group accounting policies, and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate annual statutory filings and maintain IFRS-to-local GAAP reconciliations.
• Monitor accounting and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.

B. Financial Close, Audit & Tax

• Lead monthly closing activities in Oracle Fusion, ensuring accurate and timely financial         reporting. 
• Coordinate external audits and serve as the primary finance contact for auditors. 
• Manage tax compliance and reporting activities across Switzerland, UAE, and Finland in partnership with Group Tax and external advisors. 
• Support transfer pricing, Pillar Two, and other statutory compliance requirements. 

C. Controls, Governance & Business Support

• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with Group governance standards.
• Monitor credit insurance exposure and Operating Working Capital (OWC) performance.
• Prepare cost and profitability reporting and provide financial insights to management.
• Support accounting teams on technical accounting matters and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, ACA, CA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
• Experience working within a multinational corporation (MNC) environment.
• Previous audit experience, preferably with a Big Four accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong conceptual understanding of accounting principles, consolidation, and group reporting structures.
• Experience managing statutory audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle EBS/Fusion ERP.
• Exposure to Swiss, UAE, and/or European statutory reporting requirements is advantageous.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting expertise.
• Excellent understanding of IFRS and financial controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across jurisdictions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive accountability.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process efficiency.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

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