Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

As a Finance Master Data Officer, you are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and security of the financial system master data. You will work closely with other departments to establish and enforce policies and procedures for the creation, maintenance, and sharing of master data. In addition, you will identify opportunities for data quality improvement and data governance and work to integrate master data into business processes and systems.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the creation, maintenance, and sharing of financial master data with a primary focus on Supplier and Customer master data
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and security of master data across the financial system
• Identify opportunities for data quality improvement and data governance
• Work closely with other departments, such as IT, finance, procurement and operations, to integrate master data into business processes and systems
• Manage the master data and day-to-day activities and ensure processes are efficient and compliant with our internal control framework
• Monitor master data compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards and adhere to relevant internal standards, procedures and protocols
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure alignment of master data management practices
• Prepare monthly summary on the master data statistic and support finance manager and other department in any relevant queries

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, computer science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in master data management
• Strong understanding of data management principles and best practices
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong Office computer skills, project management and leadership skills
• High interest in process efficiency and digitalization
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Sun and Oracle will be an added advantage
• Certification in data management or related field is a plus
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail

Additional Information

A career at SGS enables you to collaborate in an open, friendly and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork, and flourish in an environment where people respect and help each other to grow and succeed. Expand and enrich your career through endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise and fulfill your potential.