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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Employee Master Data for Finance systems - Data Quality Management Employee Expert

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/14/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines
Hybrid
Risk & ComplianceInternal Audit & Controls

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required; a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Information Systems, or Human Resources Management is preferred.
  • Three to five years of experience in Data Quality, Data Governance, or HR analytics is required.
  • Experience in a similar finance role such as Record to Report, a human resources role such as Payroll, or as an ERP systems analyst is required.
  • Proficiency in SAP HCM/FI, Workday, Oracle Cloud, or other enterprise systems is required.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required, including building multidimensional financial models, handling advanced macroeconomic simulations, and performing risk assessments.
  • Proficiency in financial modules of SAP, including S/4HANA, or Oracle systems is required.
  • English fluency at C1/C2 level is required for presentations, business negotiations, and formal management analyses.
  • Ability to work in matrixed organizations and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across countries is required.
  • Strong influencing skills and the ability to build trust are required.
  • Business acumen to link non-financial metrics to company financial results is required.
  • Ability to build relationships and engage in assertive discussions with leadership, business units, and heads of regional operations is required.
  • Ability to lead projects, such as process migrations, and coordinate the work of others is required.
Responsibilities
  • Enter, verify, and update employee profiles in ERP systems, including personal information, pay rates, bonuses, and tax identification numbers.
  • Assign employees to appropriate cost centers, business units, and reporting structures to support labor-cost tracking.
  • Provide reliable employee data for salary and bonus calculations and tax and insurance processing; collaborate with HR to ensure accurate information flow about benefits, absences, and salary changes.
  • Grant access permissions to financial systems, comply with data protection policies and financial audit requirements, and monitor access to sensitive HR data.
  • Identify and resolve system anomalies and data-transfer errors between HR and financial systems.
  • Identify database errors, generate reports, and ensure HR report consistency.
  • Oversee the accuracy of data entering the data warehouse and ensure high-quality management reporting and data governance.
  • Coordinate and execute GBS risk-management and internal-control activities; assist leadership with identifying, evaluating, and addressing risks, controls, and action plans in line with the shared-service operating framework, business strategy, group mandates, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Implement internal controls for processes managed for affiliates, clarify roles and responsibilities, maintain high-quality control assessments and testing, and keep audit-ready records for affiliates and auditors.
  • Promote process and control standardization and automation across serviced countries; advance digitalization and data-driven methods in internal controls; support peer review and control testing across countries.
  • Participate in global or regional training and knowledge-sharing initiatives and foster internal-control expertise among shared-service and country teams.
  • For GBS standalone operations, organize the annual risk-assessment campaign and other on-demand assessments; support GBS management and process owners in implementing mitigation measures and internal controls.
  • Implement all applicable Minimum Control Standards for GBS, organize control assessments and testing, establish continuous monitoring of key risks, controls, and action plans, and coordinate annual certification activities.
  • For affiliate-outsourced processes, implement Minimum Control Standards transferred from affiliates under service agreements, organize internal-control reviews, formally clarify roles and responsibilities, and uphold documentation standards.
  • Support business process owners with control assessments, organize and conduct control testing, and ensure audit-ready documents are available to affiliates and internal and external auditors.
  • Participate in transversal projects or initiatives assigned by Group or FSSC leadership.
  • Develop and support initiatives to improve process and internal-control efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Develop and support training and knowledge sharing within GBS and across countries.
  • Analyze processes for bottlenecks and implement measures to improve them.
  • Design or support report automation, create advanced dashboards in Power BI or Tableau, and standardize report files within GBS.
  • Lead or support transformation projects.

About the company

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Société Générale de Surveillance

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SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Geneva, Switzerland

Founded

1878

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What believers are saying

  • October 5, 2026 Prescient Security adds 350 employees and 5,000 cybersecurity customers.
  • September 23, 2026 Meridia expands SGS’s EUDR verification workflow across 50 origin countries.
  • September 22, 2026 Northern Lights CCS deal extends SGS into Europe’s emerging carbon-storage market.

What critics are saying

  • SGS issued EUR 650 million debt September 22, 2026, increasing refinancing pressure.
  • Prescient Security integration risks distracting management while Digital Trust targets CHF 200 million by 2027.
  • If CBAM accreditation stalls in SGS Belgium or Italy, rivals capture 2027 verifier demand.

What makes Société Générale de Surveillance unique

  • SGS pairs 145-year global labs with Digital Trust cybersecurity, strengthened October 2, 2026.
  • SGS spans 115 countries, letting clients buy testing, certification, and compliance locally.
  • SGS’s independence and accreditation moat fits regulated markets like CBAM, EUDR, and CCS.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Stock Options

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SGS
Oct 16th, 2026
Advancing environmental data management as an EarthSoft Business Partner.

Advancing environmental data management as an EarthSoft Business Partner. October 16, 2026 SGS is pleased to announce that SGS has joined the EarthSoft Business Partner Program as a Laboratory Business Partner, strengthening its capability to support efficient, standardized environmental data workflows. Turning environmental data into usable information. Environmental testing can generate large volumes of analytical data that need to be transferred, validated and managed accurately. For organizations using EarthSoft's EQuIS(R) environmental data management platform, its collaboration with EarthSoft will help streamline the movement of laboratory data from analysis into their data management systems. Through the program, SGS will support the implementation of standardized digital data workflows and best practices, aligned with EQuIS data governance. This includes improving electronic data deliverables (EDDs), helping to automate data workflows and supporting greater consistency in the handling of environmental data. "Our laboratories generate significant volumes of environmental data for clients around the world. By working with EarthSoft, we can help make the transfer and management of that data more efficient and standardized, reducing manual processes and helping our clients get greater value from their analytical results." Improving efficiency and data quality. By combining its environmental laboratory testing capabilities with EarthSoft's data management technology, SGS aim to help environmental consultants, authorities and industries manage large volumes of environmental samples and data while improving efficiency, strengthening data quality and reducing the risk of manual errors. This collaboration also supports its continued focus on data governance and standardization, helping clients use their environmental data more effectively for reporting and informed decision-making. About EarthSoft. EarthSoft is a global leader in environmental data management systems and the producer of EQuIS(R). EQuIS provides centralized environmental and geotechnical data management solutions on one platform, helping organizations standardize, manage and use complex data through scalable and configurable digital workflows. Learn more. About SGS. SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. SGS operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, SGS combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Its brand promise - when you need to be sure - underscores its commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. SGS proudly deliver its expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource. SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).

PR Newswire
Oct 9th, 2026
SGS wins SAF Supply Chain Excellence Award at India SAF Conclave & Awards 2026.

SGS wins SAF Supply Chain Excellence Award at India SAF Conclave & Awards 2026. 09 Oct, 2026, 11:30 IST NEW DELHI, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - We are proud to announce that we have been recognized with the SAF Supply Chain Excellence Award - Testing, Inspection, Verification & Quality Assurance at the India SAF Conclave & Awards 2026, held on September 29 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This prestigious recognition highlights our contribution to strengthening quality, integrity, transparency and confidence across the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) value chain through its testing, inspection, verification and quality assurance capabilities. As the global aviation industry accelerates its transition towards lower-carbon fuels, SAF is emerging as a strategic lever for aviation decarbonization. For the SAF market to move from ambition to scale, however, the integrity of the entire value chain will be critical. Robust testing, independent verification, traceability, quality assurance and compliance are essential to creating the confidence required for investment, adoption and long-term market growth. The recognition at the two-day India SAF Conclave & Awards 2026 highlights the growing importance of independent assurance in building a credible and future-ready SAF ecosystem. The conclave brought together industry leaders, policymakers and key stakeholders to advance dialogue and collaboration around the development of India's sustainable aviation fuel landscape. SGS Managing Director for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Amit Thakkar said, "We are proud to receive the SAF Supply Chain Excellence Award for Testing, Inspection, Verification & Quality Assurance. This recognition is a strong endorsement of the role that independent assurance plays in building confidence in an emerging and strategically important industry. As SAF moves towards greater commercialization, the ability to demonstrate quality, sustainability, traceability and compliance across the value chain will be fundamental to market credibility and scale." He added, "The transition to SAF represents more than an energy transition; it is a transformation of an entire aviation value chain. SGS brings global expertise, technical depth and independent assurance to help stakeholders navigate this complexity with confidence. Our focus is on enabling a SAF ecosystem that is transparent, resilient and fit for scale - supporting the industry as it moves decisively towards a more sustainable future." This award reflects the collective efforts of SGS teams working across testing, inspection, verification, quality assurance and sustainability, as well as our continued engagement with stakeholders shaping the future of sustainable fuels. Arjan Praat, Global Vice President - Oil, Gas & Chemicals Analytical Services, SGS; Amit Thakkar, Managing Director - India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, SGS; and Mehar Kuchimanchi, Director - Natural Resources, SGS in India, represented SGS at the conclave and received the award, recognising the company's contribution to the development of India's growing SAF ecosystem. With its multidisciplinary expertise across the sustainable fuels value chain, SGS is positioned to support industry stakeholders with testing, inspection, verification, certification, quality assurance and sustainability solutions that help strengthen supply-chain integrity, manage compliance requirements and build confidence in SAF. SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise - when you need to be sure - underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource. Media Contact:

PR Newswire
Oct 2nd, 2026
SGS acquires majority stake in US cybersecurity firm Prescient Security targeting $224M revenue

SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has acquired a majority stake in Prescient Security, a US-based provider of information compliance and cybersecurity services. Prescient Security employs over 350 people and serves 5,000 customers worldwide, offering expertise in information security certification, penetration testing and compliance workflows across sectors including finance, healthcare and technology. The acquisition forms part of SGS's Digital Trust strategy, with the company targeting at least CHF 200 million in additional Digital Trust revenue by 2027 compared with 2023. Prescient Security supports major international standards including SOC2, ISO, PCI DSS and FedRAMP. SGS CEO Géraldine Picaud described the deal as a key milestone in expanding the company's Digital Trust platform and service portfolio.

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Oct 2nd, 2026
SGS takes majority stake in US cybersecurity company Prescient Security.

SGS takes majority stake in US cybersecurity company Prescient Security. The goods inspection group SGS is strengthening its position in cybersecurity. 01.10.2026 21:41 To this end, the company SGS has acquired a majority stake in the US company Prescient Security. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Prescient Security employs more than 350 employees and serves around 5,000 customers worldwide, as SGS announced on Friday. The company specializes in information security, cybersecurity and compliance with regulatory requirements in the digital sector. Its customers include companies from the financial, healthcare, retail, technology and defense sectors. According to the information, the offering includes certifications in accordance with international security standards as well as so-called penetration tests, which are used to specifically check IT systems for vulnerabilities. Prescient Security also has its own technologies for automating compliance and security processes. With the acquisition, SGS is further expanding its strategic business segment "Digital Trust". The group, headquartered in Baar, aims to generate at least 200 million Swiss francs in additional revenue in this area by 2027 compared with 2023.

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Sep 30th, 2026
SGS launches $734.5M senior bond offering with 4.125% coupon

SGS SA launched a EUR 650 million senior bond offering on 22 September 2026. The bonds have a six-year maturity, due in 2032, and carry a 4.125% coupon. The bonds will be issued by SGS Finance BV and guaranteed by SGS SA. Proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including refinancing existing debt. Earlier in September, SGS received an EcoVadis Gold Medal, improving from its previous Silver rating. The company is scheduled to release its third-quarter 2026 sales update on 23 October 2026.