SAP S/4HANA Financial Officer

Overview

• Do you enjoy working in a small team with flat hierarchies and a desire to make a difference?
• For our Finance department, we are looking for an internationally oriented senior member for our accounting hub who will be supporting multiple legal entities across the APAC region.
• This is a hands‑on role combining operational accounting execution with analysis and process improvement.
• What would your role be?
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries in SAP S/4HANA, including accruals, provisions, and adjustments as part of the month‑end close.
• Own the general ledger for assigned legal entities, including maintenance of accounting schedules and balance sheet reconciliations, consolidated financial statements, cash flow reports, and budget reports.
• Execute day‑to‑day accounting activities while ensuring high standards of accuracy, controls, and documentation.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide clear, insightful commentary on Profit & Loss and balance sheet movements.
• Identify and drive process improvements, strengthen controls, and deliver analytical insights beyond standard bookkeeping.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and proper recording of all financial transactions.
• What are we looking for?
• 8-10 years’ accounting experience within a multinational environment in the financial services industry.
• Practical working experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, month-end close processes, and financial reporting cycles.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and reliability.
• Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
• What do we offer?
• Office in top location at the Gate Precinct in the DIFC
• Friendly, diverse team.
• All the latest technology to help you excel and advance.
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels.
• Why Vontobel?
• At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself.
• As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.
• Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world.
• Do you want to be Vontobel?
• Thank you for applying to Vontobel.
• We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.
• At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
• We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves.
• It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.
• If you have any questions you can contact us through our contact form.