Position Overview:
Who we are
Novelis is driven by its purpose to shape a sustainable world together.
As a global leader in innovative products and services and the world's largest recycler of aluminum, we partner with customers in the automotive, beverage can, aerospace and specialties industries to deliver solutions that improve the benefits of balanced lightweight aluminum.
We have a coordinated network of technically sophisticated rolling and recycling plants as well as foundries across 31 facilities in 9 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia with 13,250 employees worldwide. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, USA.
Our customers include some of the largest and best-known brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Ford, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Airbus, Boeing, Nespresso, Samsung, and others. In addition, Novelis is leading the industry with its sustainability and recycling efforts.
Become part of our mission to create a sustainable world and start in our European Headquarter in Küsnacht, Switzerland as:
(Senior) Accountant (m/f/d) for a fixed term of 12 months
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
What awaits you:
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Coordinate month end close and consolidation activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and high quality US GAAP financial reporting across a portfolio of 12 reporting entities
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Serve as the European subject matter expert for OneStream, enabling robust consolidation, account reconciliation excellence, and system enhancements including automation initiatives.
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Provide advanced technical accounting expertise, including contract assessments, application of complex accounting guidance, and embedded derivative evaluations.
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Review Novelis AG’s financial statements (US GAAP & Swiss GAAP), including SOX and policy compliance
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Manage quarterly reviews and year end audits with external auditors, delivering high quality submissions and driving timely resolution of issues.
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Act as Controller for Novelis AG (European HQ), directing cost analysis, financial planning, and forecasting to support strategic and operational decision making.
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Propose process improvements and automate existing processes
How you convince us:
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline; advanced professional qualifications are an asset
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Extensive experience in Finance and Accounting, preferably within shared service or outsourced delivery environments.
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Proficiency in SAP ERP, OneStream, and MS Office, with the ability to leverage digital tools to improve reporting and process effectiveness.
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Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP and Swiss GAAP; working knowledge of IFRS is advantageous.
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Verbal and written fluency required in English – knowledge of German is a plus
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Communicate confidently and effectively with a wide range of people (multinational and all levels of the organization)
What Novelis offers you:
#leisuretime: Time for personal activities and relaxation is essential! Enjoy a minimum of 5 weeks’ vacation, with additional days based on your age. You also have the option to purchase up to 10 extra holidays annually, plus bridge days in connection with bank holidays
#pensionscheme: Your future matters to us! Enjoy a company pension scheme subsidized by Novelis, ensuring your financial security
#timeout: Ready to fulfill your dream of traveling the world or taking an extended break? We support you with our sabbatical offer!
#worklifebalance: Balance your daily life with ease! We offer flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working as part of our hybrid work environment
#goodies: Benefit from Novelis' membership in Corporate Benefits with great purchasing deals from well-known brands in various areas
#health: We care about your well-being! Novelis subsidizes fitness activities in cooperating gyms and full preventive medical check-ups. Feel free to join our company sports groups!
#development: Eager to enhance your knowledge and skills? Our individual training programs are designed to help you reach your full potential
Have we caught your interest?
Then become part of our team! We are looking forward to your application!
You can apply easily with your resume via our application system in less than 5 minutes.
Please note that postal applications cannot be processed and considered.
We live diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity.
You must be authorized to work in Switzerland without employment sponsorship.
Location Profile:
Novelis’ European Regional Headquarters is located in Küsnacht just outside of Zurich Switzerland employing approximately 100 employees from more than 20 countries which enable us to embrace diverse cultures and communities and push boundaries through unique thinking and learnings.
Novelis’ Headquarters office is home to the Regional Leadership team strategy & sustainability finance supply chain human resources corporate communications legal and miscellaneous global functions.
Its central location in Europe makes it an ideal starting point to reach other European cities and Novelis plants.
