Full-time
Job Description
Your Responsibilities
As Market Controller Switzerland (m/f/d), you will be responsible for statutory accounting and US GAAP accounting for Switzerland. In this key role, you will work closely with local and international Finance teams as well as other business functions to ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the local controllership function, including the Principal Operating Company (POC), which comprises more than 30 country ledgers
Providing financial oversight and governance for the Swiss business
Ensuring accurate execution and reporting across:
US GAAP accounting and financial close processes
Accruals and provisions
Account reconciliations
Financial closing and consolidation activities
Overseeing Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including invoice and payment processing as well as travel and expense management
Managing intercompany transactions and related reconciliations
Ensuring compliance with all applicable global, regional, and local policies, procedures, and governance requirements
Supporting and driving standardization and simplification initiatives across the Finance organization
Preparing quarterly and year-end reporting packages in line with corporate requirements
Maintaining responsibility for the internal control framework and SOX documentation while ensuring an effective control environment
Collaborating closely with the Group Controller and global and regional Centers of Excellence
Acting as the primary point of contact for internal audits, compliance reviews, SOX-related activities, and other audit engagements
Ensuring compliance with local statutory accounting requirements for Swiss legal entities
Managing statutory reporting, tax accounting, and audit processes
Serving as the main point of contact for external auditors, tax authorities, and external advisors
A key success factor in this role is the effective coordination of Finance activities between the local Swiss market requirements and the global and regional Finance organizations.
Stakeholder Management
In this role, you will work closely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
Internal
Lead and coordinate Shared Service Center teams across Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (OTC), statutory accounting, and tax-related matters
Partner with FP&A and Consolidation teams on close planning, accounting services, and consolidated reporting
Collaborate closely with the Group Controller on compliance and governance matters
Work with Revenue Assurance teams on revenue-related activities and controls
Partner with cross-functional teams, including Human Resources, Facilities Management, and Internal Audit
External
External auditors and consulting partners
Your Profile
Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Recognized local or international accounting qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, ACMA, or equivalent)
Several years of professional experience in Accounting, Financial Controlling, or Finance within an international organization
Experience in external audit or public accounting is considered an advantage
Experience working within a Principal Operating Company (POC) model is desirable
Strong knowledge of local statutory accounting requirements and audit processes, including local GAAP, statutory financial statements, tax calculations, and VAT reporting
Strong knowledge of US GAAP
Knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements is an advantage
Experience working with SAP
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Fluency in English and either German or French at a professional business level (minimum C1 level) is mandatory
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and team‑oriented approach
Structured, solution‑oriented working style and strong leadership capabilities
Compensation
The annual gross salary range for this position is between CHF 112,700 and CHF 170,500. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant professional experience, qualifications, skills, and internal compensation structures. We are committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity and make compensation decisions based solely on objective, gender‑neutral criteria.
In addition, this position may be eligible for variable compensation, such as a performance‑based or sales‑related bonus.
Additional Information
Flexible working environment
Volunteer time off
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact.
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