Senior HQ Accounting & Reporting Specialist

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world‑class experts in a fast-moving, innovation‑driven environment.

This Position Reports To

Senior Project Finance Manager

Stepping into this role means joining ABB’s Robotics headquarter finance team at a pivotal moment, as the business begins its exciting transition toward independence. By joining now, you will help design and run the headquarter accounting, reporting and controlling processes that will underpin the future standalone Robotics Group, working closely with experts across finance, tax, treasury and business operations.

The Working Model Is

Working location: Preferably Zurich, Switzerland or Milan, Italy / Open to other European locations

You will be mainly accountable for

• Managing monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities for HQ and holding entities, ensuring compliance with the Swiss Code of Obligations and ABB Robotics policies, while preparing and reviewing financial statements, notes and key schedules (equity, intercompany, treasury, investments).
• Ensuring accurate and complete transaction recording across reporting units and service centers, supervising functional and business controllers and coordinating closely with Finance & Accounting Operations to secure timely, high‑quality group and SoftBank reporting.
• Supporting statutory audits by preparing audit deliverables and clarifying accounting treatments, while maintaining and enhancing internal controls, including balance sheet reconciliations, documentation and key control execution.
• Driving financial planning and transformation efforts, contributing to budgeting, forecasting and mid‑term planning for HQ entities, supporting standardization and automation initiatives in SAP, BW and PowerBI, and acting as a key contact for technical accounting matters in collaboration with Group Reporting, Tax and Treasury.

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics or Business Administration. Furthermore, professional qualification such as CA, CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in accounting and reporting in a multinational group or audit firm; exposure to US GAAP or IFRS as well as Swiss Code of Obligations desired.
• Solid understanding of financial accounting processes and direct experience with general ledger, closing and statutory reporting in a multi‑entity environment.
• Good knowledge of SAP and Excel; affinity for BI/reporting tools (e.g. BW, Power BI) and willingness to learn new systems.
• Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills and a practical approach with careful attention to detail.
• Curious, solution‑oriented and collaborative team player, comfortable working in an international environment with tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English; German or any other languages are welcome.

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with professionalism. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Join a team building a new standalone Robotics group.

This recruiting process is led by Ceren Özen, Talent Acquisition Partner, Switzerland.

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